benrogerswpg's review
4.0
Very good book.
A really important life lesson.
Great introduction to philosophy that children could enjoy too.
4.4/5
A really important life lesson.
Great introduction to philosophy that children could enjoy too.
4.4/5
msmithr's review
5.0
A small, beautiful children's book about Marcus Aurelius. Gorgeous illustrations and simplifying Stocism and one of its greats. Uplifting.
catladylover94's review
5.0
good never knew the story, and was a really easy read, for the middle grade challenge
pscheid92's review
4.0
It is superior to all the books I raised with. I instantly fell in love with the simplicity and illustrations.
I hope, some day, there might be a German translation of it.
I hope, some day, there might be a German translation of it.
jpcapili's review
4.0
Nice illustration. Good pacing and straight to the point moral lessons about stoicism.
rtwilliams16's review against another edition
4.0
A great little book that tells how Marcus Aurelius was trained to be a leader, a thinker, a learner, a reader, and a good person. The illustrations, by Victor Juhasz, are beautiful. This book will have special meaning to readers who have read [b:Meditations|30659|Meditations|Marcus Aurelius|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1421618636l/30659._SY75_.jpg|31010] by Aurelius (I recommend the Gregory Hays or Robin Waterfield translations) and know of his life story. There are subtle references to concepts he wrote later on in his journals as well as the people who shaped him, one of those includes his teacher Rusticus. This is a really good book for all ages, that should be read multiple times.
rebeccabateman's review
4.0
Beautifully illustrated.
Lovely introduction to Marcus Aurelius and stoic principles.
Lovely introduction to Marcus Aurelius and stoic principles.
jolanlauwers's review against another edition
4.0
Ik wou dat ik dit klein boekje met prachtige illustraties had meegekregen in mijn opvoeding. Heel subtiel staan er paar prachtige zaken in waar iedereen iets van kan bijleren.
Hopelijk overleefd het lang genoeg in mijn collectie om mijn kinderen te kunnen ontmoeten.
Hopelijk overleefd het lang genoeg in mijn collectie om mijn kinderen te kunnen ontmoeten.
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