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yates9's review against another edition
1.0
Insufferable self-help reinterpretation of stoic writings. I felt sick after two chapters, I think the original philosophers are rolling in their graves.
If you love the affirmative tone of self-help books this is a must read...
If you love the affirmative tone of self-help books this is a must read...
daviest's review
5.0
While this book won't give you a coherent overview of stoicism, it contains the little tidbits and mantras needed to jump from a relatively abstract knowledge, to the day-to-day mindset of a practicing stoic.
The book has a quote from a famous stoic every day (split into twelve categories by month), and an analysis of the quote to go along with it. Each one is easily digestible, perfect for when you've just woken up, or are going to bed.
My only criticism is that the book has a slightly American bias. Nevertheless, any US specific analyses are generalisable enough to be understood by anyone.
The book has a quote from a famous stoic every day (split into twelve categories by month), and an analysis of the quote to go along with it. Each one is easily digestible, perfect for when you've just woken up, or are going to bed.
My only criticism is that the book has a slightly American bias. Nevertheless, any US specific analyses are generalisable enough to be understood by anyone.
karsik's review
It was a struggle to get through the 117 pages I did read (started at the end in October). Then, I absolutely had it on page 48 where the authors suggest that crying is unmanly and is not a helpful way to get through something. Of course it is. It’s a release before you can move on. This book has never helped me.