{"product_id":"9780743233835","title":"The Emperor's Handbook: A New Translation of The Meditations, by Marcus Aurelius","description":"\u003cp\u003e(Paperback, 160 pages, first published in 161–180 AD)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA powerful and accessible translation of Marcus Aurelius’s \u003cem\u003eMeditations\u003c\/em\u003e, an essential book on character, leadership, and how to live a fulfilling life.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMarcus 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Emperor’s Handbook\u003c\/em\u003e 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCautions:\u003c\/strong\u003e This book has been vetted by values-aligned Christian schools that partner with Storyglory, but it has not been fully reviewed by Storyglory staff.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended Age:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15+\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Storyglory","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52894024270146,"sku":"FAURELMA____EMPERORSHANDBOOKANEW9780743233835","price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0752\/3457\/4658\/files\/9780743233835.jpg?v=1775584997","url":"https:\/\/www.storyglorykids.org\/products\/9780743233835","provider":"Storyglory Kids Inc","version":"1.0","type":"link"}