The Eagle That Drank Hummingbird Nectar

Aneace Haddad’s debut novel is a stunning allegory on personal transformation and leadership, a novel that in turn entertains readers and proposes an incredible journey toward transformation and effective leadership.  CEO Aidan Perez is devastated by the death of his wife which leaves him stuck. Absorbed by grief, he sells the tech company he founded and moves from France to Singapore. Things don’t get any better as his daughter completes college and finds a job elsewhere, leaving him alone. Aidan joins a group of executives who call themselves The Nomads, meeting with them monthly to share business insights and wisdom about life. It is during one of these meetings that Aiden comes across a manuscript that teaches the art of letting go and mindfulness, and he sets out to find the anonymous author in the hope that the author can become his mentor.

This engrossing book is filled with wisdom and fans of The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari by Robin Sharma will be delighted to read it. This author has the extraordinary gift of taking self-help concepts from oriental philosophy and weaving them into an engaging story with a protagonist that instantly catches the attention of readers. Aidan is a man who seems to have it all until life strips him of what mattered most to him — the love of his wife. As his life crumbles, he must discover what he needs to face the vicissitudes of life. Readers encounter a character dealing with loss, grief, and loneliness while struggling to redefine his life in the midst of it all. The writing in The Eagle That Drank Hummingbird Nectar is fluid and peppered with insights into the art of detachment and mindfulness. Aneace Haddad’s message has the power to enhance and transform lives, giving readers the clarity they need to choose between what comes into their lives and what to leave behind. The confident writing and the endearing message of this book will keep any reader turning the pages. Immersive and engaging, this profound book will give readers a unique insight into life and tools to take control when everything seems to fall apart.