A Life Worth Living

Meditations on God, Death and Stoicism

Published by Obooks
Distributed by Simon & Schuster

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Stoicism offers rationally grounded, proven psychological techniques for the gradual development of consistent self-mastery, and emotional detachment from those elements of the human condition that tend to cause the most pervasive and unsettling forms of fear, anxiety, and avoidable disquiet. In the essays in A Life Worth Living, William Ferraiolo examines what it means to incorporate Stoicism into 21st century life, adapting classical Stoic philosophy for the modern day. 'William Ferraiolo’s new book represents an essential contribution to all who struggle with living a meaningful life.' Eldon Taylor, Ph.D, New York Times bestselling author of Choices and Illusions

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In these chaotic times I always look for fresh perspectives to help reframe my and my patient's worldview. In this case the philosophy may not be fresh, but the perspective certainly is. Dr. Ferraiolo makes Stoicism tangible as he offers meditations on its applicability to anxiety, grief, relationships, and God. This wisdom mixed in with enjoyable examinations on No Country for Old Men and other asides makes this work something I'll return to again and again.

– Ryan Engelstad, Host of The Best Medicine Podcast

William Ferraiolo’s new book, A Life Worth Living: Meditations on God, Death, and Stoicism, represents an essential contribution to all who struggle with living a meaningful life. The counsel and alternative perspectives offered are practical, pragmatic, and comforting. Life has a way of delivering hardship of one form or another to all, but the suffering that typically follows is often unnecessary. Using Ferraiolo’s guidance, one gains the frame of reference that minimizes the hardships in life while maximizing the many wonderful and miraculous opportunities that come from living. I have highly recommended Ferraiolo’s earlier book, Meditations on Self-Discipline and Failure, but I think his new work is even better. Don’t miss a chance to gain a new personal freedom—be sure to read A Life Worth Living: Meditations on God, Death, and Stoicism!

– Eldon Taylor, Ph.D, New York Times bestselling author of Choices and Illusions, host of the Provocative Enlightenment Radio Show

How should we live?” “What is a good life?” These questions are as relevant today as they were in Ancient Greece or the cosmopolis of the Roman Empire. The rapid pace of change in contemporary life leaves all of us struggling to make sense of who we are, and how to be happy. William Ferraiolo’s new book, A Life Worth Living: Meditations on God, Death, and Stoicism, is a serious contribution to the contemporary struggle to answer timeless questions. Rigorous but accessible, Ferraiolo’s essays will challenge both the professional philosopher as well as persons from all walks of life who think seriously about the value of their lives. Like his earlier work, Meditations on Self-Discipline: Stoic Exercise for Mental Fitness, Ferraiolo’s new work represents a successful attempt to adapt classical Stoic Philosophy to the 21st Century in an accessible idiom unique to all his work.

– Dr. Barry F. Vaughan, Philosopher, Mesa College

I loved this book, A Life Worth Living: Meditations on God, Death, and Stoicism, a no nonsense read depicting just what it takes to apply Stoicism in life fearlessly. Powerful and empowering!

– George Bradley, Author of A Better Human: The Stoic Heart, Mind, and Soul

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