--- product_id: 48050187 title: "The Road Less Travelled" price: "€ 26.47" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.es/products/48050187-the-road-less-travelled store_origin: ES region: Spain --- # Multi-million copy bestseller Same-day dispatch before noon No quibbles returns The Road Less Travelled **Price:** € 26.47 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 📖 Unlock the road to your best self—don’t just read it, live it! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Road Less Travelled - **How much does it cost?** € 26.47 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.es](https://www.desertcart.es/products/48050187-the-road-less-travelled) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Timeless Wisdom:** Join millions who’ve transformed their lives with this enduring self-help classic. - • **Endorsed by Icons:** Praised by Oprah and top media, this book is your passport to a higher level of personal growth. - • **Risk-Free Reading:** No quibbles returns ensure you can explore life’s toughest truths with zero hesitation. - • **Instant Gratification:** Order before noon, get it shipped same day—because your growth can't wait. - • **Deep, Practical Insights:** Not just feel-good fluff—serious guidance on love, suffering, and self-understanding. ## Overview The Road Less Travelled is a multi-million copy bestselling self-help classic by psychiatrist Dr. M. Scott Peck, offering profound insights into personal growth, love, and spiritual development. With same-day dispatch and guaranteed packaging, this timeless guide has empowered generations to confront life’s challenges and evolve mentally and spiritually. ## Description THE MULTI-MILLION COPY SELF-HELP CLASSIC ‘Few writers have touched more lives, and few messages have empowered more people.’ OPRAH WINFREY 'Perfect reading for these spiritually searching times.' INDEPENDENT ON SUNDAY 'Life is difficult. This is a great truth, one of the greatest truths.' Confronting and solving problems is a painful process that most of us attempt to avoid. And our very avoidance results in greater pain and an inability to grow both mentally and spiritually. In this timeless classic in personal development, psychiatrist Dr M. Scott Peck suggests ways in which facing our difficulties - and suffering through the changes - can enable us to reach a higher level of self-understanding. Drawing on his own professional experience, he discusses the nature of loving relationships: how to recognise true compatibility, how to distinguish dependency from love, how to be a more sensitive parent, and how to connect with your true self. ' Sound advice on how to build a happy life.' DAILY MAIL 'The granddaddy of self-help manuals and among the wiser of them.' THE TIMES 'Magnificent . . . This is not just a book but a spontaneous act of generosity.' WASHINGTON POST Review: It certainly helped me - A classic self-help book first published in 1978 by a then practising psychiatrist. Nearly broken by trauma and ill health in 1990, I came across it in 1991 and it was one of the several things that helped me to deconstruct, heal and reconstruct myself. I recently gave my dogeared copy to a friend going through her own crisis, which spurred me to read it again. It holds up. Some of his conclusions are wishful thinking, but his approach still makes inspiring sense. Towards the end he discusses religion, but his take on it can be read as secular and philosophical rather than religious, as you wish. Review: For those on a road less travelled - Over 30 years I've bought many copies of this book that I've given mainly to young people struggling with life and mental health, as it was a book that helped me the most when I was in my 20s struggling with deep depression. The book isn't specifically aimed at young people, it's for everyone, I just happen to have given it mainly to those who are a similar age to me at the time that I read it. Most have said it's really helped them. I was a little hesitant this time, wondering if it was by now a little dated in content, or they way it's written, but the young man I made this purchase for 2 months ago has just contacted me to tell me that as a self help and guidance book "It's the best I've ever read!" which is wonderful know, and it's not been unusual to receive this kind of response. I think it's quite easy to read. It's not so simplistic as to have some kind of message on each page, it's a serious book that helps with serious issues in simple language that's easy to understand. I'm aware of some of the criticisms the book appears to receive in some of the reviews. That the author is Christian, but I was never aware of that when I read it. It isn't overt. Some people question one or two paragraphs that sound like they're based in beliefs rather than solid theory. But Peck is writing from a basis of experience as well as theory, and that is valuable also in counselling sessions - you want someone who has some experience in life! But importantly I think, when you are young and struggling with something in life, you're not so pedantic and critiquing it on it's literary or theoretical merits, you just want help, from a self book! At the end of the day all that matters, is that you can understand what it's saying, that it makes sense, and makes you think about things in a different way, and that it helps. It may not be for everyone, but when it comes to mental health, there is no 'one-size-fits-all'. But judging by the sales & popularity of this book, it's helped a great many, and it's certainly worth a try! And in my experience, for myself, and for others I've gifted it to over the years, many in their late teens or 20s, most have got something of value from it, and it really has helped. ## Features - New - Mint Condition - Dispatch same day for order received before 12 noon - Guaranteed packaging - No quibbles returns ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | 2,515 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) 1 in Christian Meditations 1 in Carl Jung 5 in Course in Miracles (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.5 out of 5 stars 8,738 Reviews | ## Images ![The Road Less Travelled - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71TSWVDU9OL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ It certainly helped me *by B***E on 1 April 2026* A classic self-help book first published in 1978 by a then practising psychiatrist. Nearly broken by trauma and ill health in 1990, I came across it in 1991 and it was one of the several things that helped me to deconstruct, heal and reconstruct myself. I recently gave my dogeared copy to a friend going through her own crisis, which spurred me to read it again. It holds up. Some of his conclusions are wishful thinking, but his approach still makes inspiring sense. Towards the end he discusses religion, but his take on it can be read as secular and philosophical rather than religious, as you wish. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ For those on a road less travelled *by A***R on 28 November 2021* Over 30 years I've bought many copies of this book that I've given mainly to young people struggling with life and mental health, as it was a book that helped me the most when I was in my 20s struggling with deep depression. The book isn't specifically aimed at young people, it's for everyone, I just happen to have given it mainly to those who are a similar age to me at the time that I read it. Most have said it's really helped them. I was a little hesitant this time, wondering if it was by now a little dated in content, or they way it's written, but the young man I made this purchase for 2 months ago has just contacted me to tell me that as a self help and guidance book "It's the best I've ever read!" which is wonderful know, and it's not been unusual to receive this kind of response. I think it's quite easy to read. It's not so simplistic as to have some kind of message on each page, it's a serious book that helps with serious issues in simple language that's easy to understand. I'm aware of some of the criticisms the book appears to receive in some of the reviews. That the author is Christian, but I was never aware of that when I read it. It isn't overt. Some people question one or two paragraphs that sound like they're based in beliefs rather than solid theory. But Peck is writing from a basis of experience as well as theory, and that is valuable also in counselling sessions - you want someone who has some experience in life! But importantly I think, when you are young and struggling with something in life, you're not so pedantic and critiquing it on it's literary or theoretical merits, you just want help, from a self book! At the end of the day all that matters, is that you can understand what it's saying, that it makes sense, and makes you think about things in a different way, and that it helps. It may not be for everyone, but when it comes to mental health, there is no 'one-size-fits-all'. But judging by the sales & popularity of this book, it's helped a great many, and it's certainly worth a try! And in my experience, for myself, and for others I've gifted it to over the years, many in their late teens or 20s, most have got something of value from it, and it really has helped. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Life Bible *by H***N on 20 February 2016* The book states that a ‘life lived properly is supposed to be hard’. Could this also apply to self help books too ? “If they work they’re not an easy read” ? Well this certainly wasn’t for me (my brain still hurts). I think “Life Bible” as others have suggested would probably be a more accurate description than book. That said it was a very interesting read. I’d definitely give it a go. I think it’s a book you need to read yourself as everyone will glean different things from it. I have done an “interpretation” below though that I would’ve appreciated reading prior to the book. I was often left thinking that’s a great observation but how is all this fitting together ? Discipline This section focuses mainly on childhood and how a lack of love can lead to problems in later life. Neurosis Taking on too much responsibility. (Fearing abandonment, focusing on flaws). And/or Character Disorder Taking on too little responsibility. (copy others,don’t discipline themselves). What therefore should parents do ? Simply be there and aid children’s search to find reality. Give them attention; listen to anything they want to say. Teach them self-examination and that they’ll need to continually change and re assess things throughout their life. Encourage them to be as honest as possible, only telling white lies to not offend others, also to live mainly in the now. How ? Just keep the afore mentioned in mind and engage with children e.g Game play, homework,activities. (so does this = love ?) Love (Bringing us nicely onto the next section) Basically love is as in the previous section, commiting yourself to another. However in an adult healthy relationship you should expect to take as much as you give (listen and teach). People often have a scewed (prehapes based on lack of love as a child) view of love either it just happens or they have to devote themselves to the other (get angry when not mirrored). Truthfully it does require effort but you also need to remain independent to continue your own self examination and growth. Self examination in fact could be termed self love. (pushing yourself to do better). Considering real love needs quite a lot of effort, why do we want it so much ? To examine this lets go back to how we got on to the topic , bringing up our children. -Babies, develop a sense of me when mum doesn’t always come. - Terrible twos, tantrum to try and command people. - Three +, calm down a bit but want to be “superman”. -Adolescents, give up on the ‘dream’ realising they can only work in the boundaries of reality. This makes them feel alone (note difference lonely-lack of people, alone-lack of connection) and want love (real connection) a loving relationship allows the person to drop boundaries and be true to self. The above demonstrates the formation of boundaries (needed to not hurt others and climb the social structure). A lot of people choose not to think too much about this and ‘just go with it’, those who do can find it even harder to find someone to love who thinks on their level. Religion and Grace In the 21st century you may feel the previous two sections pretty much give a good life bible. You’re wrong religion/grace is needed just as much as ever. There are still things unexplained by science / too complex (too many variables to control – these are on the increase in busy modern society) that we could go mad (detach from reality) contemplating them for too long. It’s incredibly helpful to term these ‘grace’ (or luck or chance). Religion has now come to be seen as, the set of rules we live by gained through various experiences and unique to us. These help us interact with others. Pitfalls in faith. If you do believe in a god (s) you can stop self-examination and just say that’s the way god(S) want it so not reaching your full potential. You can also punish yourself for evil , when nobodies perfect sometimes you don’t realise what you’ve done until it’s too late/ can’t face the alternative of looking inside yourself. (for whatever reason time, other commitments,mental e.tc.). Truth is the other part probably learnt through your mistakes anyway. If you’re anything like me you’ll be questioning if you’ve taken everything in you’ve just read. Don’t because our subconscious ability to learn is one of those things termed grace. Extras If your looking for a phycologist it’s important to fit with them. Try for a while to see if it’s just your resistance to change. If it’s still not working try someone new. The book focuses on Spiritual power there is also political power. (as touched on in boundaries and ability to climb the social structure. (to do this effectively you may have to lie etc. so is it a balance between status and faith)? - I was originally inspired to read the book by a vlogbrothers video on the title. A very good watch. ## Frequently Bought Together - The Road Less Travelled - The Road Less Travelled And Beyond: Spiritual Growth in an Age of Anxiety - The People Of The Lie --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.es/products/48050187-the-road-less-travelled](https://www.desertcart.es/products/48050187-the-road-less-travelled) --- *Product available on Desertcart Spain* *Store origin: ES* *Last updated: 2026-10-20*