The #1 Bestseller of the Year.
Over 6 million copies sold!
Translated into 45+ languages!
A simple and profoundly life-changing story.
The book for everyone who’s ever wondered, “Isn’t there supposed to be more to life?” 130 pages that will leave you inspired, hopeful and filled with a deep sense of calm and clarity.
In a small cafe at a location so remote it stands in the middle of the middle of nowhere, a visitor finds three unusual questions on the back of a menu.
Why are you here?
Do you fear death?
Are you fulfilled?
With this food for thought and the guidance of three people at the cafe, he embarks on a journey of self-discovery. Along the way realizing a new way to look at life, himself, and just how much you can learn from a green sea turtle.
Author John Strelecky is known for his ability to take complex topics like the meaning of life, and put them into easily digestible stories which have helped millions find purpose, joy and direction.
Your intuition has guided you here. Now find out why.
Comments from readers about The Cafe on the Edge of the World:
“Read it in 1/2 a day in one sitting!!! And have already recommended it to 4 people!! Great read!!”
“This is a wonderful little book that will resonate with a lot of people. If you're looking for more purpose and meaning in your life, this book will inspire you. It's not a how-to. It's more of a deep reminder and an emotional catalyst to take action using the power of storytelling.”
“If you have questioned why am I alive? What is my purpose? The Cafe on the Edge of the World is a must-read book.”
“I don’t read much, but I loved this.”
“This brief book can change your way of looking at life in this world and, possibly, your way of living your life.”
As a closing thought, and we humbly say this from experience, if you’re looking for a very complex academic discussion about philosophy, or if you use words like “trite”, “pedantic”, “banal”, or “obtuse,” please know other books would be a better fit for you.
If however you’re an everyday person trying to make sense out of life, this book will be a great fit for you.
John Strelecky is the #1 Bestselling inspirational author of many books including; The Cafe on the Edge of the World, Return to the Why Cafe, What I've Learned, The Big Five for Life, The Big Five for Life - Continued, Life Safari, and Ahas!- Moments of Inspired Thought. He co-authored the book, How to be Rich and Happy.His works have been translated into forty-five languages and sold more than 12 million copies worldwide.Following a life changing event when he was thirty-three years old, John was inspired to sit down and tell the story of The Cafe on the Edge of the World, his first book. Within a year after its release, word of mouth support from readers had spread the book across the globe--inspiring people on every continent, including Antarctica. It went on to win bestseller of the year 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 & 2023 in Europe and became a #1 bestseller in North America.Through his writings and appearances on television and radio, John's messages have inspired millions of people to live life on their terms. He has been honored alongside Oprah Winfrey, Tony Robbins, and Deepak Chopra as one of the one hundred most inspirational thought leaders in the field of leadership and personal development. All of this continues to humble and amaze him.When he isn't writing or speaking, John spends extensive time backpacking around the world. He has taken extended trips to Africa, the Amazon Basin, Yucatan Peninsula, South America, SE Asia, Europe and China.