30 review for Meditations: Adapted for the Contemporary Reader (Harris Classics)

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   5 out of 5

   Jeff – Dec 05, 2018

   An amazing insight into the mind of Marcus Aurelius and Stoic thought. I was quite surprised by the similarities between Stoicism and Yoga/Hindu philosophies. Namely, looking towards the inner self for guidance and truth, and a certain non-attachment towards people, places, and objects as a means of truly arriving at your bliss, and not being swayed or surprised one way or the other by nature.

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   5 out of 5

   moxieBK – Jul 19, 2020

   Meditations: Adapted for the Contemporary Reader (Harris Classics) [Kindle Unlimited] — Marcus Aurelius, James Harris (12 chapters) July 3-18, 2020 Oh wow, this book was supposed to be written for “today’s generation,” and while it was, I still found it to be a real slog-fest! The stories were easy to read and understand, it only that it went on and on in a very overlapping wordy way. Some of the writing was a “how-to-live-your-life” variety, and others focused on living your life that way ancien Meditations: Adapted for the Contemporary Reader (Harris Classics) [Kindle Unlimited] — Marcus Aurelius, James Harris (12 chapters) July 3-18, 2020 Oh wow, this book was supposed to be written for “today’s generation,” and while it was, I still found it to be a real slog-fest! The stories were easy to read and understand, it only that it went on and on in a very overlapping wordy way. Some of the writing was a “how-to-live-your-life” variety, and others focused on living your life that way ancient philosophers lived. Honestly, this read like the book of Proverbs from the Good Book, without the numbers and chapter breaks. It feels like a chronology of birth to death of a human. Still, good. I’m glad I read it; it was informative and interesting. I read through to Chapter V thru July 7 and then took a break. Finished up 7/14-18. Three stars.

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   5 out of 5

   Michael Rather Jr. – Apr 16, 2019

   Okay This is a text I am reading to meet the goal of reading the 100 Must Read Books: Man’s Essential Library list posted by Art of Manliness. I will post a more thorough and thoughtful review on my blog: gauntletofintellectialterror.wordpress.com. The text is okay. It isn’t as profound as I had been lead to believe. It is ironic that we still read it even though Marcus Aurelius constantly emphasizes how we will all be forgotten and dust (yet he is not). The book is redundant though. It could have Okay This is a text I am reading to meet the goal of reading the 100 Must Read Books: Man’s Essential Library list posted by Art of Manliness. I will post a more thorough and thoughtful review on my blog: gauntletofintellectialterror.wordpress.com. The text is okay. It isn’t as profound as I had been lead to believe. It is ironic that we still read it even though Marcus Aurelius constantly emphasizes how we will all be forgotten and dust (yet he is not). The book is redundant though. It could have been summarized in ten pages or less. The insight it provides is very similar to other works of philosophy. In that way it feels derivative even though it is ancient.

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   4 out of 5

   Dennis – Jun 10, 2019

   Endless wisdom that's still applicable today. Take some time everyday to read this book and reflect on what you read. You'll be amazed by how much your everyday life improves because of it. Endless wisdom that's still applicable today. Take some time everyday to read this book and reflect on what you read. You'll be amazed by how much your everyday life improves because of it.

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   4 out of 5

   Shawn Lacagnina – Jul 30, 2020

   Too repetitive Book constantly repeats the same principles over and over...and over. If you are a Christian and have read the Bible, there is nothing new here and no principle explained better. While there are a few gems here, they are just a few and not worth the time and effort.

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   5 out of 5

   Yitzchok Lowy – Dec 31, 2014

   The kind of book to always keep on your 'Currently Reading' shelf. I like this translation very much. The kind of book to always keep on your 'Currently Reading' shelf. I like this translation very much.

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   4 out of 5

   Phil Houtz – Sep 15, 2018

   Timeless wisdom for living in whatever situation you find yourself.

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   4 out of 5

   Debora Williams – Mar 18, 2020

   It was ok

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   5 out of 5

   Deedra – Feb 25, 2017

   I enjoyed this book.Narration by Gregory Allen Siders was excellent.Themes for today.I was provided this book free by the author,narrator or publisher.

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    5 out of 5

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    4 out of 5

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    4 out of 5

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    4 out of 5

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    5 out of 5

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    5 out of 5

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    5 out of 5

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    5 out of 5

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    4 out of 5

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    5 out of 5

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    5 out of 5

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    4 out of 5

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    4 out of 5

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    4 out of 5

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