{"product_id":"how-to-think-like-a-roman-emperor-the-stoic-philosophy-of-marcus-aurelius-9781250196620","title":"How to Think Like a Roman Emperor: The Stoic Philosophy of Marcus Aurelius","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis book is a wonderful introduction to one of history's greatest figures: Marcus Aurelius. His life and this book are a clear guide for those facing adversity, seeking tranquility and pursuing excellence. --Ryan Holiday, bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eThe Obstacle is the Way\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Daily Stoic\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe life-changing principles of Stoicism taught through the story of its most famous proponent.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRoman emperor Marcus Aurelius was the last famous Stoic philosopher of the ancient world. \u003ci\u003eThe Meditations\u003c\/i\u003e, his personal journal, survives to this day as one of the most loved self-help and spiritual classics of all time. In \u003ci\u003eHow to Think Like a Roman Emperor\u003c\/i\u003e, cognitive psychotherapist Donald Robertson weaves the life and philosophy of Marcus Aurelius together seamlessly to provide a compelling modern-day guide to the Stoic wisdom followed by countless individuals throughout the centuries as a path to achieving greater fulfillment and emotional resilience. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eHow to Think Like a Roman Emperor\u003c\/i\u003e takes readers on a transformative journey along with Marcus, following his progress from a young noble at the court of Hadrian--taken under the wing of some of the finest philosophers of his day--through to his reign as emperor of Rome at the height of its power. Robertson shows how Marcus used philosophical doctrines and therapeutic practices to build emotional resilience and endure tremendous adversity, and guides readers through applying the same methods to their own lives. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eCombining remarkable stories from Marcus's life with insights from modern psychology and the enduring wisdom of his philosophy, \u003ci\u003eHow to Think Like a Roman Emperor\u003c\/i\u003e puts a human face on Stoicism and offers a timeless and essential guide to handling the ethical and psychological challenges we face today.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e St. Martin's Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 04\/02\/2019\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781250196620\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 304\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.80lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.50h x 5.60w x 1.00d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReview Citations: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e 04\/22\/2019\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Donald Robertson","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":36648678162588,"sku":"9781250196620","price":27.2,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/products\/img_f7d828a0-9a0f-4d3c-9b1b-8d9da6e2a923.jpg?v=1603870727","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/how-to-think-like-a-roman-emperor-the-stoic-philosophy-of-marcus-aurelius-9781250196620","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}