Dom Pérignon (monk) at the Abbey of Hautvillers, Dom Groussard, who in 1821 gave an account of Dom Pérignon "inventing" Champagne among other exaggerated tales about the Abbey in order to garner historical importance and prestige for the church. Groussard’s myth achieved more than prestige for the church, it helped commercialize champagne at the turn of the twentieth century. The Syndicat du commerce used the myth to promote champagne and the Champagne region, producing a pamphlet called "Le Vin de Champagne" in 1896 that celebrated Perignon as the inventor of champagne by following "ancient traditions." The myth served to protect champagne made in
The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari Monk Who Sold His Red Ferrari", "Leadership Wisdom from the Monk Who Sold His Ferrari", "Discover Your Destiny with the Monk who sold his Ferrari" and "Family Wisdom from the Monk Who Sold His Ferrari". The book develops around two characters, Julian Mantle and his best friend John, in the form of conversation. Julian narrates his spiritual experiences during a Himalayan journey which he undertook after selling his holiday home and red Ferrari. The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari is a self-help book by Robin Sharma, a writer and motivational speaker. The book is