#1 NATIONAL BESTSELLER #1 INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER What does everyone in the modern world need to know? Renowned psychologist Jordan B. Peterson's answer to this most difficult of questions uniquely combines the hard-won truths of ancient tradition with the stunning revelations of cutting-edge scientific research. Humorous, surprising and informative, Dr. Peterson tells us why skateboarding boys and girls must be left alone, what terrible fate awaits those who criticize too easily, and why you should always pet a cat when you meet one on the street. What does the nervous system of the lowly lobster have to tell us about standing up straight (with our shoulders back) and about success in life? Why did ancient Egyptians worship the capacity to pay careful attention as the highest of gods? What dreadful paths do people tread when they become resentful, arrogant and vengeful? Dr. Peterson journeys broadly, discussing discipline, freedom, adventure and responsibility, distilling the world's wisdom into 12 practical and profound rules for life. 12 Rules for Life shatters the modern commonplaces of science, faith and human nature, while transforming and ennobling the mind and spirit of its readers.
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"This is my first Dr. Peterson book to listen to and it had soooo much insight and thoughtful information, I am sure I will listen several more times. Dr. Petersons descriptions of recognizing and understanding some of the less than perfect things we do in our lives showed no nonsense, yet compassion and understanding. " — GmasGood reads (5 out of 5 stars)
"This is my first Dr. Peterson book to listen to and it had soooo much insight and thoughtful information, I am sure I will listen several more times. Dr. Petersons descriptions of recognizing and understanding some of the less than perfect things we do in our lives showed no nonsense, yet compassion and understanding. "
" This book had a profound impact on my life. It echoed the questions I had and answered them in a way which felt genuine. "
" Dr. Peterson does well at detailing the various rules for life. They are seemingly simple at first glance however, the author dives deeply into the meaning behind all of them. Hail Lobster... "
" Excellent "
Jordan B. Peterson is a Canadian clinical psychologist, self-help writer, cultural critic, and professor of psychology at the University of Toronto. He earned a BA degree in political science in 1982 and a degree in psychology in 1984, both from the University of Alberta, and a PhD in clinical psychology from McGill University. He has taught mythology to lawyers, doctors ,and business people, consulted for the UN Secretary General, helped his clinical clients manage depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and anxiety, and lectured extensively in North America and Europe. With his students and colleagues, he has published over a hundred scientific papers, and his book Maps of Meaning revolutionized the psychology of religion. Formerly a professor at Harvard University, he was nominated for its prestigious Levenson Teaching Prize.
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