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The Emperor's Handbook

Written by: Marcus Aurelius, C. Scot Hicks - translator, David V. Hicks, C. Scot Hicks
Narrated by: Stephen Graybill, Aden Hakimi, Sarah Naughton, Jaime Lincoln Smith, Eunice Wong
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A powerful and accessible translation of Marcus Aurelius’s Meditations, an essential book on character, leadership, and how to live a fulfilling life

Marcus Aurelius ruled the Roman Empire at its height, yet he remained untainted by the incalculable wealth and absolute power that had corrupted many of his predecessors. He knew the secret of how to live the good life amid trying and often catastrophic circumstances, of how to find happiness and peace when surrounded by misery and turmoil, and of how to choose the harder right over the easier wrong without regard for self-interest.

The Emperor’s Handbook offers a vivid and fresh translation of this important piece of ancient literature. It brings Marcus’s words to life and shows his wisdom to be as relevant today as it was in the second century. This book speaks to the soul of anyone who has ever faced adversity or believed in a better day.

©2002 C. Scot Hicks and David V. Hicks. All rights reserved. (P)2022 Simon & Schuster, Inc. All rights reserved.

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