The Greatest Salesman in the World: Part II The End of the Story (Vol 2) (Paperback)

by Og Mandino (Author) "On the outskirts of Damascus, in a stately palace of burnished marble by giant palm trees, there lived a very special man whose name was..." (more)
Key Phrases: Sergius Paulus, Mount Hermon

Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly
This is a sequel to Mandino's 1967 bestselling parable about Hafid, a camel boy who happened upon a young couple and their shivering infant. Carrying a red cloak, which his master had instructed him to sell, ok?he generously wrapped it around the child, who was the infant Jesus. Impressed by this generous gesture, Hafid's master gave him scrolls containing 10 straightforward principles for achieving personal and professional success. Part two begins as aging Hafid of Damascus, now the greatest salesman in the world, languishes after the death of his "loving woman." To rejuvenate himself, Hafid undertakes a speaking tour to enlighten others about the 10 principles. During this journey, Hafid learns that the man he gave the scrolls, Jesus' apostle Paul, lost them in a shipwreck. Just before he dies, Hafid goes to hallowed Mt. Hermon, where God addressed Jesus, and creates new scrolls for posterity. At this point, Mandino explains each of the 10 rules in simple, reasonable prose. Among other things, he exhorts his disciples to eschew self-pity, establish goals, behave amiably and actively seek new opportunities. While his inspirational message is banal, the author communicates so lucidly and persuasively that those who enjoyed his first book will undoubtedly find this one equally appealing. Major ad/promo; author tour.
Copyright 1988 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

From Library Journal
This sequel to Mandino's 1967 self-help classic features the same amalgam of biblical motifs and secular values as its predecessor. As the new story opens, an older Hafid (who rose from camel boy to "greatest salesman" in the original) is mourning his wife, oblivious to the needs of others, until a stranger directs him toward a new career preaching to the masses on the subject of success. On his travels he meets biblical figures (including St. Paul, languishing in jail till the salesman revives him). Closing with ten "Vows of Success," this is shaky theologically, but a predictable best seller. EC
Copyright 1988 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 144 pages
• Publisher: Bantam (March 1, 1989)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0553276999
• ISBN-13: 978-0553276992
• Product Dimensions: 6.8 x 4.2 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 0.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (19 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #11,592 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Gratest Saleman Comment, February 10, 2002

By	Max (California, Sac) - See all my reviews

This is such a great book, its so small yet filled with so much helpfull information and advice, I STRONGLY recomend this book to just about anybody. Read the first Part of the 2 book series and then the second and I garantee you will love these 2 books. After reading them, I simply stoped and thought about what i just read, and the information in them is so helpfull and can be applied to just about anything you are going through, it just gives you a whole new way of looking at the world. This book preatty much turns your way of looking at life upside down. One thing though, im 17 and I have never really read anything with such a good positive message to it. And its interesting to read too. So if this is something i liked, this will surely be something you will LOVE !! Take care.

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars mesmerizing Mandino, September 20, 2003

By	Larry Hehn "author & speaker, www.larryhehn.com" (Toronto, ON Canada) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

When asked to write a sequel to The Greatest Salesman in the World, Og Mandino said that he "didn't want to risk producing any sort of sequel that might dilute or harm the original in any way." In this sequel, he has actually enhanced the original by seamlessly weaving one story into the next.

Hafid, now 20 years older, has allowed himself to slip into a slumber of self-pity. Through a dream and the timely appearance of a mysterious stranger, the greatest salesman in the world sets out once again to better the world around him. More than just an illustration of ten success principles, this book is a fascinating story with nuggets of wisdom hidden throughout. Each of the ten Vows of Success contain powerful observations that will hit you right between the eyes.

This book stands well on its own, but will be even more meaningful to those who have read and enjoyed the original.

Larry Hehn, Author of Get the Prize: Nine Keys for a Life of Victory

13 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Mandino shows how to tap man's God-given power to succeed., January 10, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: The Greatest Salesman in the World (Hardcover)

Quick and easy reading, tying in the familiar scenes and people from "The Greatest Story Ever Told" with timeless principles of success.

Mandino has so cleverly revealed God's role in our lives after making it clear that we as humans have been given unlimited potential. He shows us that through free will and determination we can achieve what God has planned for each of us.

As you read the scrolls, you are tempted to believe that humans are all powerful and that God plays no role in our success or failures. However, as the book turns for "home" you realize that we are only capable of achieving these kind of goals because we are made in the image and likeness of God, unlike any other creature on this earth.

Mandino, shows us how to focus on being highly successful in the marketplace, at home with our families and friends, with the less fortunate and most of all with our Creator.

A must read for those who desire success but are afraid of it!