Recommendation for a summer book

By Lynn D Carlisle, DDS

The Essential Marcus Aurelius, translated and introduced by Jacob

Needleman and John Piazza, Jeremy P. Tarcher/Penguin books.

An introduction to Marcus Aurelius and his ancient timeless answers to

modern problems of life (and your dental practice).

Marcus Aurelius' Meditations is called the first self help book

- a trivial statement about a wise, classic book. Jacob

Needleman and John Piazza's translation -

written 2,000 years ago - gives you powerful

insights into one of the greatest philosophers/thinkers of

antiquity.

Meditations came from Marcus' writing to himself about his

challenges as a person, emperor and "his own awakened attention in

the present moment". It contains "a secret within a secret". And

yes, his Meditations contains ideas that can help you

understand and cope with the challenges of our modern life.

It is recognizable to students of early Christianity and Buddhism, of the Vedas and the Talmud, and to all who seriously search for meaning in contemporary life.

Keep it handy at your bedside, favorite chair or dental office for

ancient wisdom on these common "modern" challenges.

For more summer recommendations go to: A Summer Reading list - 10 + books

To order this book go to: Amazon.com: The Essential Marcus Aurelius (Tarcher Cornerstone Editions) (9781585426171): Jacob Needleman, John Piazza:…

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