In The Four Agreements, bestselling author don Miguel Ruiz reveals the source of self-limiting beliefs that rob us of joy and create needless suffering. Based on ancient Toltec wisdom, The Four Agreements offer a powerful code of conduct that can rapidly transform our lives to a new experience of freedom, true happiness, and love.

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ASIN : 1878424319
Publisher : Amber-Allen Publishing (Nov. 1 1997)
Language: : English
Paperback : 138 pages
ISBN-10 : 9781878424310
ISBN-13 : 978-1878424310
Item Weight : 172 g
Dimensions : 15.24 x 0.53 x 22.86 cm

Best Sellers Rank: #42 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #1 in Consciousness & Thought (Books)
- #1 in Mind, Body & Spirit Self Help
- #2 in Native American Studies (Books)

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Sit at the foot of a native elder and listen as great wisdom of days long past is passed down. In The Four Agreements shamanic teacher and healer Don Miguel Ruiz exposes self-limiting beliefs and presents a simple yet effective code of personal conduct learned from his Toltec ancestors. Full of grace and simple truth, this handsomely designed book makes a lovely gift for anyone making an elementary change in life, and it reads in a voice that you would expect from an indigenous shaman. The four agreements are these: Be impeccable with your word. Don't take anything personally. Don't make assumptions. Always do your best. It's the how and why one should do these things that make The Four Agreements worth reading and remembering. --P. Randall Cohan

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"This book by don Miguel Ruiz, simple yet so powerful, has made a tremendous difference in how I think and act in every encounter." -- Oprah Winfrey

"Don Miguel Ruiz's book is a roadmap to enlightenment and freedom." -- Deepak Chopra, Author, The Seven Spiritual Laws of Success

"An inspiring book with many great lessons." -- Wayne Dyer, Author, Real Magic

"In the tradition of Castaneda, Ruiz distills essential Toltec wisdom, expressing with clarity and impeccability what it means for men and women to live as peaceful warriors in the modern world." -- Dan Millman, Author, Way of the Peaceful Warrior

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NorthernJulie

Four Agreements - could be life changing

Reviewed in Canada on August 23, 2019

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The four points the author makes in this book are truly life changing. However, I found the way they were presented to be a bit too new age for me. If the four agreements were explained without all the bizarre, convoluted strangeness, it would be a great book. For my own sanity I skimmed through most of the book to just get to the meat of the four agreements and these four points are pretty amazing. If one follows these: Be impeccable with your word, don't take anything personally, don't make assumptions and always do your best, life would be pretty good.

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Gisela

Would not recommend!

Reviewed in Canada on May 7, 2019

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This book actually came up while at the hair dressers. She was telling me how amazing this book was and how life changing. Well I do not think so. I admit I could not get past the style of writing which I consider really important when writing this type of book. It seemed to drone on and on and on which made it impossible for me to try to consider ideas or thoughts. I'm afraid its going into my yard sale pile!

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Reading this book is quick and easy (around a 2-hour read)

Reviewed in Canada on July 21, 2018

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Reading this book is quick and easy (around a 2-hour read), acting on its wisdom is a greater investment of time but by all appearances seems well worth the effort.

The Four Agreements offers useful insight and a generous helping of inspiration that imparts wisdom in an accessible manner. It provokes thought and encourages the reader to self-reflect and to want to do and be better. It’s also a helpful tool for ensuring more effective communication in your relationships.

While I think highly of this book, there were a few bits I found a little off-putting (eg., the ‘hell on earth’ perspective doesn’t resonate with me and the historical/spiritual-infused storytelling bits weren’t particularly appealing to me either). However, I easily cherry-picked the most useful lessons for me and was left feeling inspired by its overall positivity and motivating content. So much so, that I sent copies to my mom and both sisters and have now ordered the Mastery of Love to read next The Mastery of Love: A Practical Guide to the Art of Relationship, A Toltec Wisdom Book . I think "The Four Agreements" offers something for everyone and is well worth buying and reading -- it's definitely a book you will want to pass on to your friends and loved ones.

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Brandon

Spiritual Motivation

Reviewed in Canada on January 22, 2019

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This was a decent read. Not very memorable, but definitely some principles that could be applied in your life. There is a lot of spirituality in the writing here. While it was beautiful to read, I didn't find myself personally feeling the urge to live by these agreements once I had finished reading. It didn't get me going the way that I have with other motivational books. In fact, less than 10 months after reading I have trouble recalling the four agreements or even wanting to go back to them. I will say though, that if you have strong faith in God then you will be more inclined to absorb the teachings in this book.

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Engrossing main premise, overall good value

Reviewed in Canada on October 21, 2019

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Decent quality book, well written and easy to understand, quite short and can easily be read in a day or less. I haven’t quite finished it but while its main point did resonate with me and inspire careful consideration, I found its following premises of slightly lesser value and not as easily rationalized and internalizes. Points made are often repeated in a way that feels less like clarification and more like simple rephrasing. I found some of the suggestions a bit of a mental stretch, more sound theoretically than realistically. Overall the ideas expressed did help me change the way I perceive myself and others, recognize some pitfalls in my way of thinking, and my approach to resolving some negative patterns of behavior. It advises how to better react to your personal ruminations and to the words and actions of those around you. The book is fairly priced. It’s worth a read to anyone stuck in detrimental cycles of thought and behavior.

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Some good ideas but terrible writing

Reviewed in Canada on June 7, 2019

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I always feel committed to finishing a book once I start reading, but this one is so badly written I couldn't bear to spend too much time reading it. I finished it but it was a struggle! Really shocked by the positive reviews on Amazon.
Don't waste your money on this book!

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Luv-2-Read

This book will enhance your life!

Reviewed in Canada on March 2, 2018

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Amazing book! The agreement that really changed my life was: "Don't take it personally." I used to take EVERYTHING personally, but that really changed my whole perspective on it!

I highly recommend this book! It is a quick read, so I think you'll definitely get something out of it!

Great seller too!

Thank you!

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Rant

A book for everyone

Reviewed in Canada on March 22, 2017

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I have purchased about 40 of this book in the last 5 years. I give them to anyone I feel need help and that "The 4 Agreements " can help. This book was given to me and I connected with its philosophy. It has helped me understand much about others but more importantly myself. I keep this book handy.

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Joe

Just read it. It’s short

Reviewed in the United States on February 23, 2018

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The book helped me understand the following:

1. I can’t blame my parents for how they raised me. That’s what they were taught by their parents and the environment around them.

2. I am responsible for my own thoughts, emotions and actions. No one can force me to do anything unless I choose to .

3. People’s perspectives are based on their own experiences. I don’t have to react to them since they are not mine.

4. It’s possible to be authentic with yourself and others.

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Mrs. K. Gardner

Life-changing

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 4, 2019

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Speaking as a fully-qualified CBT Counsellor with many (many) years experience, I recommend this books, where appropriate, to my clients. If these four agreements are - in the main - followed, the personal freedom that can be gained is life-changing. And that is no exaggeration.

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Anne Duff

Repetitive, banal, oversimplified.

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 24, 2019

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I really wanted to love this book. I wanted to learn secret Toltec wisdom and have my life changed for the better forever. I didn't like this book. Not one bit. The author contradicted himself. The Agreements are just plain common sense to the point of banality. The style of writing seems to be aimed at a very young reader, repetitive and oversimplified. I stuck with it, though I was very irritated by the end, and really wish I hadn't bothered. I would never recommend this to a friend.

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TheJayS

Interesting read, recommended

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 8, 2019

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I've read it in an afternoon, just in one sip. The way it's written makes it a very enjoyable read, even though I can understand the comments of some readers about the language used in the book. It has a very new age/ esoteric language which can bother who is not into this kind of philosophy (me included) Although after getting in the mindset of a metaphorical language, it is actually very effective to deliver the message.

Being a Landmark graduate I have to say the concepts in this book aren't neither new nor mind blowing, however they are a good way to remind what are the key behaviors to put into action, to have a powerful life.

I didn't like very much the self-centered approach in the relationship with other people, where the message I got is "I deal with my own business, you deal with yours and I have no interest in what you're dealing with". This is how it occurred to me.

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ES in London

Great wisdom and relevant every day

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 15, 2017

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I recommend this book to everyone! Its really seeking to open up a way if thinking and being that is free and happy - much needed if you are stressed or under pressure. Great antidote to the depressing world of Brexit and political scandal- mongering.

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