{"product_id":"the-road-less-travelled-1","title":"The Road Less Travelled by M. Scott Peck","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"61\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"61\"\u003eBook Summary – \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"63\" data-end=\"946\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"63\" data-end=\"87\"\u003eThe Road Less Traveled\u003c\/em\u003e by M. Scott Peck is a groundbreaking self-help and spiritual growth book that explores the nature of personal development, love, discipline, and grace. The book opens with the famous line, \"Life is difficult,\" and builds on the idea that facing life’s challenges with discipline, responsibility, and truth is essential for emotional and spiritual well-being. Divided into four parts—Discipline, Love, Growth and Religion, and Grace—Peck blends psychology and spirituality to offer insights into human behavior and relationships. He emphasizes the importance of delaying gratification, embracing responsibility, and developing a deeper understanding of love as an act of will rather than mere emotion. Through real-life examples and clinical insights, \u003cem data-start=\"839\" data-end=\"863\"\u003eThe Road Less Traveled\u003c\/em\u003e encourages readers to embark on a path of self-awareness and inner transformation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"948\" data-end=\"985\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"948\" data-end=\"985\"\u003eAbout the Author – \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"987\" data-end=\"1803\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eM. Scott Peck (1936–2005) was an American psychiatrist, author, and spiritual thinker best known for his influential work in blending psychotherapy with spiritual insight. A graduate of Harvard and Case Western Reserve University, Peck served in the U.S. Army before entering private psychiatric practice. His landmark book, \u003cem data-start=\"1312\" data-end=\"1336\"\u003eThe Road Less Traveled\u003c\/em\u003e, published in 1978, became an international bestseller and remained on \u003cem data-start=\"1408\" data-end=\"1428\"\u003eThe New York Times\u003c\/em\u003e bestseller list for over a decade. Peck’s work challenged conventional views by integrating faith, discipline, and psychological principles, and he is credited with helping to popularize the self-help and spiritual growth genres. His thoughtful, honest approach to personal development has inspired millions to reflect more deeply on their lives, relationships, and purpose.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Best of used books","offers":[{"title":"Used","offer_id":44276607156481,"sku":"2O7PCB8QP-Used","price":150.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0421\/4299\/0495\/files\/IMG_20230605_152133.jpg?v=1685958783","url":"https:\/\/bestofusedbooks.com\/products\/the-road-less-travelled-1","provider":"Best Of Used Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}