"Ishmael" is a captivating novel by Daniel Quinn, regarded as one of the most popular works of spiritual adventure literature. In this special anniversary edition celebrating the book's 25th anniversary, there is a new foreword and afterword by the author, as well as an excerpt from "My Ishmael." The story begins with a seemingly harmless ad seeking a teacher who wishes to engage a student with a sincere desire to save the world. This ad unfolds into a unique and compelling narrative that explores the origins of humanity and its relationship with nature. "Ishmael" was awarded the Turner Tomorrow Fellowship for offering positive solutions to global problems. The novel encourages reflection and challenges readers to think about the issues facing humanity and how we can save the world from ourselves.