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The Greatest Salesman in the World
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Summary and Study Guide
Overview
The Greatest Salesman in the World is a parable on The Nature of Success. It was written by Og Mandino, a renowned self-help author of the 1960s, and first published in 1968. The novella teaches The Art and Principles of Sales as well as the importance of Living for Today through the lens of a Christianity-inspired tale. While the novella itself did not receive any awards, Mandino received recognition for his work with the Napoleon Hill Gold Medal Award, the Council of Peers Award for Excellence in Speaking, and the Master of Influence Award.
This guide utilizes the Bantam 1985 trade edition of the novella.
Plot Summary
In biblical times, in the city of Jerusalem, an extremely wealthy man named Hafid walks about his palace and knows his days are numbered. He has always given away half his profits to the less fortunate, and now he decides to give away everything but what he needs. He meets with his bookkeeper and closest friend, Erasmus, in his massive warehouse filled with rare, worldly goods. Hafid instructs Erasmus to distribute his fortune among those who need it, and despite his shock, Erasmus follows his orders.
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