Letters from a Stoic: Complete (Letters 1 - 124) Adapted for the Contemporary Reader (Greek & Roman Stoic Philosophy)

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Want to be a wise person for success at work? ..or for a loved one who needs advice? Keep this on your nightstand for evening reading. Keep it at your work place for a “mental health break” Read it in small sips - like fine wine - over 6-12 months. The one-star critics are unfair. One criticizes the book for being unscholarly. (It is not meant to be high scholarship! Read Alexander Pope’s essay on criticism then apologize to the author for your poor criticism scholarship.) The other critic confuses the audio version with the paperback. Another literary faux pas. This book is designed for the average English speaking reader who is interested to learn timeless lessons in dealing with the universal and inevitable vicissitudes to which Man is subjected. It is a survival manual for thinking people who want short pithy and profound advice on adapting to the daily assaults on peace of mind. That is why the front cover reads “Adapted” and “Contemporary” Each letter addresses a common problem of Man and clearly lends the kind of advice a wise grandfather would present humbly but generously to a loved one. Each letter’s subject is clearly listed in the Table of Contents for easy reference and can be both read and understood within minutes. It is meant to elicit truth through provocative posits & personal contemplation, not pedantic nagging. It succeeds.

Very insightful as to the thought process of a very intelligent man of his time. His thinking is very pertinent in today's world. I highly recommend.

Waited about 1 month to receive the book, it’s too long waiting. But this book is a masterpiece offering profound teachings.

If you’re going through some stuff you should read this.

This is one of the must read books for learning and understanding the stoic philosophy. This is an easy to read translation.

Wanted to keep this but print is defective. Because printing mishaps happen in batches, I asked for a refund instead of a replacement. Will look at Kindle.

Quick read, 1-3 pages per letter. Super insightful. A must buy