Travels with Epicurus: A Journey to a Greek Island In Search of a Fulfilled Life Audiobook, by Daniel Klein Play Audiobook Sample

Travels with Epicurus: A Journey to a Greek Island In Search of a Fulfilled Life Audiobook

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Read By: James Jenner Publisher: Recorded Books, Inc. Listen Time: at 1.0x Speed 3.00 hours at 1.5x Speed 2.25 hours at 2.0x Speed Release Date: December 2012 Format: Unabridged Audiobook ISBN: 9781470337049

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Total Audiobook Chapters:

9

Longest Chapter Length:

52:58 minutes

Shortest Chapter Length:

10:59 minutes

Average Chapter Length:

30:43 minutes

Audiobooks by this Author:

7

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Publisher Description

The best-selling coauthor of Plato and a Platypus Walk into a Bar, Daniel Klein delivers a stirring meditation on the simple pleasures to be found late in life. Traveling to the Greek island of Hydra, Klein set out to discover what could be learned about aging from the sage philosopher Epicurus. Equal parts travel book and guide to living well, Klein's delightful work shines a welcome light on the richer aspects of one's golden years.

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"How should one grow old? This little book tries to answer the question that we all will face (if we are lucky enough to live to be old) through the writings of Epicurus and other philosophers. Thought provoking, often humorous, and filled with vignettes from beautiful Hydra. Simple pleasures, living in the moment, friendship and gentle circumspection may be the answer. "Not what we have, but what we enjoy, constitutes our abundance"~Epicurus"

— Greer (5 out of 5 stars)

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  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " a philosophical glance at aging thru the eyes of a sentigenarian while vacationing in Greece. A trip he booked rather than getting dentures / dental implants. Short but meandering, meant to be read slowly. For those who'd like to shake the "forever young" mantle. "

    — Mary, 2/4/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Delightful book on how to lead a simple fulfilled life and mindfulness in old age. "

    — Nikki, 1/27/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " A great little book! For those who may look ahead and decide that preserving "the prime of life" is less important than living each and every stage of life to its fullest. Aging is not something to fear! "

    — Gretchen, 1/17/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Great for anyone who is aging (we all are) and who sees beauty in philosophizing about the big questions that come one's way. I've also discovered that I had greatly misunderstood Epicurus. "

    — Lim, 1/12/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Two surprises to this quiet little book. One that it is not really a travel log full of Greek food like I expected and two that I am an Epicurian, oh and I quess three in that Epicurian doesn't really mean what I thought. "

    — Virginia, 1/11/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " A sweet romp through philosophical ideas about the end of life. I'd recommend it! "

    — Holly, 1/9/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Thoroughly enjoyed this slim book about the last decades of life. Simply and beautifully written. Highly recommend. "

    — Noreen, 12/6/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I liked this book. I liked what Klein said about the real pitfalls of skipping old age, you end up in old old age unprepared. "

    — Rebecca, 8/14/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " A delightful small tome I read on a recent IAH-Amsterdam flight. The subtitle "A Journey to a Greek Island in Search of a fulfilled Life" pretty much says it all. A must-read, highly recommend! "

    — Ron, 5/12/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " An interesting if challenging read. It took until the last couple of chapters for the true essence of the writing to finally pay off. "

    — Richard, 4/30/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " While I personally hold more to Stoicism than Epicureanism, this was a rather insightful and delightful meditation on the nature of old age. "

    — Colin, 3/27/2013
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " There are a few useful thoughts here but not enough to sustain even 176 pages. Overall I was disappointed. "

    — Judy, 3/26/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " I loved this book. I savored it every morning and when I finished I wanted to just begin reading it again. "

    — Martha, 3/20/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " I really liked this book. Perhaps I'll buy it. It would make a good gift, if I didn't feel like I was telling the recipient they're old. "

    — Lora, 3/2/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Excellent book about getting 70 plus of age. Why reading? Because I do know now its getting better all the time! Can I wait? For sure! "

    — Tet, 1/6/2013

About Daniel Klein

Daniel Klein is the author of The History of Now, winner of ForeWord magazine’s Silver Award for best literary novel of 2009. He is also coauthor of Heidegger and a Hippo Walk through Those Pearly Gates and the New York Times bestseller Plato and a Platypus Walk into a Bar. He is the author of the 2012 bestseller Travels with Epicurus and numerous other works of fiction, nonfiction, and humor. A graduate of Harvard in philosophy, he lives in Great Barrington, Massachusetts.

About James Jenner

James Jenner is an actor known for Very Good Girls, Enemy Territory, and Third Watch.