Lives of the Stoics: The Art of Living from Zeno to Marcus Aurelius (Paperback)

Stellar work ... This illuminating collection of biographies makes great use of Stoic wisdom to demonstrate the tradition's values - Publisher's Weekly

In story after page-turning story, Lives of the Stoics brings ancient philosophers to life. - David Epstein, bestselling author of Range

A great read, particularly for a tough time - Gen. Stanley McChrystal, author of 'Team of Teams' and 'Leaders: Myth and Reality'

Wonderful - Chris Bosh, two-time NBA Champion

There is philosophy for school and philosophy for life. This book is about the lives of men and women who lived their words and shows you how to do the same. - Thomas Tull, founder of Legendary Entertainment

Whether you're a general or a gardener, a stockbroker or a senator, there is much to learn from Ryan Holiday's excellent Lives of the Stoics. - Senator Ben Sasse

At a time when public nobility is hard to come by, this is a good reminder of the power of ethical leadership. - Kirkus Reviews

Ryan Holiday and Stephen Hanselman have achieved something remarkable with Lives of the Stoics. It's a gift to the many of us today who are searching for inspiration and sense a deep connection with the thought of Zeno, Cato, Seneca, Epictetus, and Marcus Aurelius. Indispensable to anyone who genuinely wants to learn about Stoic philosophy. - Donald Robertson, author of How to Think Like a Roman Emperor

With its emphasis on individual success and perserverence, stoicism is seeing an American renaissance. The authors offer brief instructional biographies of its major ancient practitioners. - New York Times