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The Greatest Salesman in the World is a classic self-help book written by Og Mandino, which serves as an invaluable guide to a philosophy of success and salesmanship. Summary of the Book The Greatest Salesman in the World serves as a self-help guide by narrating the story Hafid, a poor camel boy who achieves a life of abundance. The author highlights the importance of following certain set of principles mentioned in the book for a successful life. The book starts with a parable about Hafid, who is taken under the care of a wealthy trader and is sent off to Bethlehem to sell a single robe. He fails to sell the robe and on his way back gifts it to a poor child. Hafid is extremely ashamed of his act and thinks of apologizing to the trader once he gets back home. He returns to his master only to find that his master is on his death bed. The trader leaves behind for him ten scrolls which were given to him by another wealthy man. These ten scrolls contain the ten important principles that the author outlines for the readers to have a good and successful life. In The Greatest Salesman in the World, the author has very intricately weaved mythology with spirituality to bring out a message of inspiration. This book is written in a very simple and easy-to-understand manner with an insightful spiritual philosophy about how to succeed in the world's marketplace. About Og Mandino Augustine "Og" Mandino was a popular American author of self-help books. Through his books, Mandino primarily conveyed his thoughts on how every human being should recognize the miracle of life and learn to deal with their daily affairs with grace and confidence. His simple style of writing contributed to his success, with his books having sold over fifty million copies. They have also been translated into twenty-five languages. His other books include The Greatest Secret In The World, The Choice, The God Memorandum, A Better Way To Live, The Greatest Mystery In The World, and The Greatest Success In The World. All these books elaborate on the different aspects of his philosophy.