The Little Book of Stoicism: Timeless Wisdom to Gain Resilience, Confidence, and Calmness
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“How long are you going to wait before you demand the best for yourself?”
– Epictetus, Stoic philosopher Where can you find joy? Gain strength? How should we face our fears? Deal with the death of a loved one? And what about those reoccurring depressing thoughts? While traditional schooling doesn’t address such questions, it’s exactly what ancient schools of philosophy were all about: They taught you how to live. Even though these schools don’t exist anymore, you and I and most people are in as much need of a philosophy that guides us through life as we ever were. This compelling, highly actionable guide shows you how to deal more effectively with whatever life throws at you and live up to your best self. A mix of timeless wisdom and empowering advice, The Little Book of Stoicism will point the way to anyone seeking a calm and wise life in a chaotic world. Read more
Editor's Take
Amazon reviewers and Goodreads readers describe The Little Book of Stoicism as a concise, practical introduction to Stoic ideas, with many praising its clarity, easy readability, and actionable exercises. Some readers call it a strong beginner-friendly guide for building resilience and calmness, while a few note that it can feel repetitive or oversimplified compared with more in-depth philosophy books.
On Reddit, users say it works well as a quick, practical Stoicism starter and appreciate how accessible it is for modern life. Review blogs and book-review sites are similarly positive overall, often highlighting its straightforward style and usefulness as an introduction to applying Stoic principles day to day.
YouTube search results included at least one real review video focused on this exact book, suggesting there is video discussion of the title beyond written reviews.
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Specifications
| Topic | Mindfulness |
Product Details
| Publisher | Jonas Salzgeber |
| Publication date | January 19, 2019 |
| Edition | Illustrated |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 285 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 3952506907 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-3952506905 |
| Item Weight | 11.1 ounces |
| Dimensions | 5.06 x 0.72 x 7.81 inches |
| Best Sellers Rank | #52,693 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #74 in Popular Applied Psychology #269 in Philosophy of Ethics & Morality #314 in Philosophy Movements (Books) |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (5,771) |
