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"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 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"

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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William Ferraiolo received a Ph.D. in philosophy from the University of Oklahoma in 1997. Since then, William has taught philosophy at San Joaquin Delta College in Stockton, California. A practicing Stoic, Ferraiolo has published numerous articles in a variety of professional and academic journals. His first book, Meditations on Self-Discipline and Failure was published by O-Books in 2017. He lives in Lodi, CA.

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