The Art of Living: The Classical Manual on Virtue, Happiness, and Effectiveness

The Art of Living is a fresh retelling of Epictetus's Enchiridion, one of the great Stoic philosophical texts of antiquity. Sharon Lebell's inspired reinterpretation brings the ancient Stoic philosophical text to life with vivid language and a contemporary understanding. This practical guide to the good life covers how to take care of yourself, how to handle difficult people, how to value freedom over comfort, and how to navigate the unavoidable pain and suffering of life. After nearly two millennia, Epictetus's pithy and practical advice remains as relevant and immediately applicable as ever.