The Dreamseller

"The Dreamseller, a philosopher dressed in rumpled clothes, travels the country gathering followers and delivering lessons to those in despair. In this uplifting journey, the Dreamseller demonstrates that societies are comprised of anonymous heroes who go unrecognized for their deeds: cancer patients who fight for their lives like warriors, parents who exhaust their bodies and minds to support and educate their children, and teachers who, despite low wages, enhance the minds of their students. The Dreamseller: The Revolution reveals that the history of mankind is complex: written with tears and joy, tranquillity and anxiety, sanity and madness."-- P. [4] of cover.

“Skate, drugs, and rock ‘n’ roll!”—Kat Von D, LA Ink Forward by Tony Hawk Skateboarder and Jackass star Brandon Novak comes clean about his crazy rise to fame, tailspin into addiction, and other death-defying stunts on the road to recovery... At seven, Brandon was a skateboard prodigy. By the time he was fourteen, he was living the dream. Discovered by skate legends Bucky Lasek and Tony Hawk. Touring the U.S. with the elite Powell-Peralta team. Signing autographs and appearing in films and magazines. Brandon had it all. Then he got hooked on heroin. Soon the up-and-coming star was living a down-and-out life in a garage, begging for change, and hustling to score his next fix. He stole from his family and friends. He pushed the fantasy that everything was okay, that he was going to rehab, getting help, and getting better. But it was all a lie. This is the story of an addict—a dreamseller who stopped believing the lies he was selling and started believing in himself. With the help of his celebrity buddy Bam Margera of Jackass fame, Brandon joined the cast of MTV’s Viva La Bam and made an honest reach for sobriety. The road was hard,

Wherever he goes, the dreamseller enchants, stirs up trouble and inspires his listeners to search for the most important thing: the heart of the human soul. Every person he meets is someone who has abandoned their dreams and is struggling through life: a professor who has stopped pursuing his passions, an alcoholic who has no family, the elderly who have lost their zest for life. Through his questioning and wisdom, the dreamseller helps them to look into their silent hearts and get to the root of their unhappiness. The Dreamseller: The Calling is moving, entertaining and ultimately inspiring. This book will make you laugh and cry, but above all, it will make you reflect on the purpose of your life, value others and become empowered to believe in your dreams.

Internationally bestselling author Augusto Cury resumes his Dreamseller saga with this enlightened fable about a mysterious man who continues to transform lives. International bestseller AUGUSTO CURY returns with this enlightening fable about the mysterious dreamseller who continues to touch lives. The Dreamseller, a philosopher dressed in rumpled clothes, travels the country gathering followers and delivering lessons to those in despair. In this uplifting journey, the Dreamseller demonstrates that societies are comprised of anonymous heroes who go unrecognized for their deeds: cancer patients who fight for their lives like warriors, parents who exhaust their bodies and minds to support and educate their children, and teachers who, despite low wages, enhance the minds of their students. The Dreamseller: The Revolution reveals that the history of mankind is complex: written with tears and joy, tranquillity and anxiety, sanity and madness. Moving, entertaining and inspiring, The Dreamseller: The Revolution leaves readers with a new perspective on life.

A moving, inspirational, and “masterfully told” (Mike Dooley, New York Times bestselling author) modern fable about a mysterious man who changes people’s lives for the better—perfect for fans of The Celestine Prophecy. Wherever he goes, the Dreamseller enchants, stirs up trouble, and inspires his listeners to search for the most important thing: the heart of the human soul. Every person he meets is someone who has abandoned their dreams and is struggling through life: a professor who has stopped pursuing his passions; a lonely alcoholic with no family; the elderly who have lost their zest for life. Through his wisdom, the Dreamseller helps them to look into their silent hearts and get to the root of their unhappiness. An illuminating and “intellectual novel” (Library Journal) that will not only make you laugh and cry, it will help you reflect on the purpose of your life, teach you to value others, and empower you to believe in your dreams.

As a special gift to our readers, we are offereing two free chapters from "The Dreamseller, The Calling" by international bestselling author Augusto Cury. In the vein of "The Alchemist" and "The Celestine Prophecy," "The Dreamseller, The Calling" is an inspirational fable about a mysterious man who touches people's lives by helping them through times of crisis. Moving, entertaining, but above all inspiring, this story leaves readers viewing life through a new lens. If you enjoy this sample, we hope you'll read the full book.

Ein geheimnisvoller Mann streift durch die Straßen der Großstadt und verkauft Träume an Menschen, die es längst nicht mehr wagen zu träumen. Ein Betrüger? Ein Psychopath? Ein Weiser? Ein Philosoph? Der Traumhändler stellt den Wahnsinn in unserer heutigen Gesellschaftauf eine erschreckend ehrliche, aber auch einnehmende Weise an den Pranger. Wie einst Jesus erinnert er an die wahren Werte des Lebens: Nächstenliebe, Aufrichtigkeit und Dankbarkeit. Dieses Buch bringt Sie zum Lachen und zum Weinen, vor allem aber zum Nachdenken.

Es sind die Kranken und Schwachen, die Unbekannten in unserer modernen Gesellschaft, die nur zu häufig keine Beachtung finden, aber in denen dennoch bemerkenswerte Träume schlummern. Werden diese wahr, wird plötzlich Kreativität freigesetzt, die für Sinn und Lebensfreude sorgt. In dieser Geschichte begegnet ein buntes Grüppchen Namenloser einem geheimnisvollen Mann, der durch die Straßen der großen Stadt zieht und mit Träumen handelt. Er ist derjenige, der ihren Alltag auf den Kopf stellt und ihnen neue Perspektiven aufzeigt. Er bringt ihnen Wertschätzung entgegen und lehrt sie, dass es nicht viel braucht, um die Welt zu einem menschlichen Ort zu machen. Es braucht nur ein wenig Mut. Bei diesem Buch handelt es sich um ein Lehrstück, das uns in seiner erzählten Form emotional erreicht, nachdenklich macht und gleichzeitig dazu motiviert, bei sich selbst anzufangen. Die Romanform ist ein Schachzug. Denn so gelingt es Cury, Lebenshilfe anschaulich zu vermitteln.

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