Meditations

It is true that this book has little structure, theme of common purpose for its parts, however, this book is a wealthy reflection of a previous time.Few authors, philosophers or statesman can truly be said to create works that stand the test of time: Marcus Aurelius has created a body of text which transcends generations and brings a personal connection with a epoch of time, long since finished.This is an excellent text for anyone to read.

A post-deist moral structure for the modern world, a wise word from a critical friend, speculations about the nature of the universe and insights into what it is to be both human and prone to error. I use this book as an I Ching that actually says useful things. I recommend it to anyone who has ever wondered why...?

The archaic language has mostly gone...not a bad thing. Although I do understand it, translating it from archaic English into more up to date idiom can become tedious after a while.

No words. Just read it.

excellent, would recommend

I've just completed my fourth time back-to-back listen and am mesmerized by the great work of Marcus Aurelius and the powerful voice of SteenNeedless to say that this is an iconic not to be missed .A life changing masterpiece of a book. Audible version made it easier to understandSteen reads the text honourably and in his own style . He is quite the right reader of this extraordinary Book

Considering the price, and the image posted, you would think this is a beautiful edition, bound in cloth (as it actually claims on the blurb). In fact, it is sleeved is cheap, glossy paper. It's bound in low-quality, waxy plastic.Really, really disappointed. Feel scammed. This was meant to be a nice, classy present for someone but will have to go find a better copy of Meditations, for a tenth of the price, elsewhere.

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The book that keeps on giving!

Good book! Can highly recommend! The book is very new nice and small, meaning you can take it anywhere!

Obra essencial!

I found this book very heavy and for someone who may want to spend some quality time understating each and every word! This particular translation by George Long as per me is to the point, didn’t deviate from the actual text and gives it straight on! Not recommended for people who just wanna finish the book quickly as it has some heavy notions which may take time to sink in. Overall I love this book!

I was influenced to read this book after seeing a lot of people recommend it and how influential the book was in changing their life. I read this version and a couple of other versions at the same time to get a better perspective on the book.Throughout the book there is a plethora of information and wisdom. The words and advice within the book is food for the soul. I was inspired, motivated and learnt lot on life, pain, intelligence and life in general.Though Aurelius himself never intended to publish his work since the work is mostly his observations, perceptions and ideas that he lusted down in his notebook to remind himself of lessons he considered beneficial to himself. The book is divided into twelve books which contain his words on life, death, knowledge as well as perplexing issues like thee nature and purpose of man, philosophy and religion as well as personal development of an individual.Some parts of the book may seem a little gloomy and melancholy especially the constant reminders on death and shortness of life. But otherwise the book is a mine of information.This is a book you have to read again and again so you can adopt the lessons and incorporate them unto your life.