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Sharif Khan

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Sharif Khan is the multi-genre author of the comedy novel, THE SUFI SURFER, epic fantasy, BRAVE FORTUNE, and the inspirational personal development book, PSYCHOLOGY OF THE HERO SOUL (as mentioned in Reader's Digest).

Grab his upcoming release THE SUFI SURFER, now available to preorder on Amazon.

He lives in Toronto, is a former bookseller, and is a graduate of the Humber School for Writers. He also served as a Writing Workshop Facilitator for Writers Collective of Canada and Director of the MetroActive Writers Club.

Sharif devoted several years to immersive study in psychology and human development for his Hero Soul book—research which helps fuel his fiction.

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	Psychology of the Hero Soul 3.57 avg rating — 7 ratings — published 2004 — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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From Pandemic Darkness to a "Holy Fool": The Inspiration Behind THE SUFI SURFER

The idea for my upcoming comedy novel, THE SUFI SURFER, was born in the darkest depths of the pandemic.

I was completely bereft.

Isolated in Toronto, I watched the facades of order crumble. A close mentor—the strongest person of faith I knew—lost all belief after his cries into the void went unanswered.

Adrift in an existential crisis, I spent hours searching for meaning. I surfed the web, consumed p Read more of this blog post »

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The Sufi Surfer

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The Devil in the White City: Murder, Magic, and Madness at the Fair That Changed America

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Sharif Khan liked Sharif Khan's blog post: Friends! My new comedy novel, THE SUFI SURFER, is finally available for pre-order! Launches INFINITY DAY 8/8 (August 8!) " He’s looking for his higher self. He found a high-priced cult instead.AMER FATEH is a mystic misfit Sufi surfer dwelling in a tent in Big Sur. When he’s offered a job at a mountaintop meditation retreat, he thinks he’s found his path. He has ..." Read more of this blog post »
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“Writing is the high alchemy of the soul that combines words and ideas to create magic.”
― Sharif Khan

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“Purification before revelation.”
― Sharif Khan, Brave Fortune

tags: philosophy, purification, revelation

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“Success is living your essence.”
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“Pain will be his guru.”
― Sharif Khan, Brave Fortune

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“Generosity liberates the soul.”
― Sharif Khan, Brave Fortune

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“Heroes are rebels with a cause. Rebels because they challenge the traditional ways of thinking and refuse to follow the herd. They have a cause, a vision, that’s larger than life.”
― Sharif Khan, Psychology of the Hero Soul

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“Purification before revelation.”
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“Shut your eyes and see.”
― James Joyce

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May 08, 2020 02:56PM

Majenta wrote: "Hello, Sharif! Thank you for contacting me! I hope you are keeping well and safe and having a good week. Congratulations on your books! Happy reading, writing, and everything else. Blessings, peace..."

Thanks so much, Majenta. Peace and blessings.

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May 08, 2020 11:03AM

Hello, Sharif! Thank you for contacting me! I hope you are keeping well and safe and having a good week. Congratulations on your books! Happy reading, writing, and everything else. Blessings, peace, hope, and strength.
Best wishes from Majenta

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