andbenn reviewed Unshakable Freedom by Chuck Chakrapani
Great Intro/Review of the basics of Stoicism
4 stars
This is one of the better introduction to Stoicism books out there, based on the near dozen I've read. The writing style is very easy to read, and the chapters are short and to the point. It's the type of book you could read a bit of, put down, and revisit later starting on a new topic.
He assumes you know nothing, so there is a fair amount of core basics at the start, and discussion of the usual three, being Marcus Aurelius, Seneca and Epictetus. He starts with Freedom being a choice, and then aspects of being free: Being Present, Free of the Past, no emotional roller coaster, no fear, no anxiety, and being festive about life.
Part 4 is titled after his website, The Stoic Gym. This part is where you work out and revisit topics, pulling them together as needed. He mentions he's on the path, and …
This is one of the better introduction to Stoicism books out there, based on the near dozen I've read. The writing style is very easy to read, and the chapters are short and to the point. It's the type of book you could read a bit of, put down, and revisit later starting on a new topic.
He assumes you know nothing, so there is a fair amount of core basics at the start, and discussion of the usual three, being Marcus Aurelius, Seneca and Epictetus. He starts with Freedom being a choice, and then aspects of being free: Being Present, Free of the Past, no emotional roller coaster, no fear, no anxiety, and being festive about life.
Part 4 is titled after his website, The Stoic Gym. This part is where you work out and revisit topics, pulling them together as needed. He mentions he's on the path, and that anyone can be on it as well as it's not a fantasy and is achievable. He closes this part on Physical and Mental fitness, which complete the studies and actions, essentially the gym.
Part 5 covers reference material. There are several pages on various coping techniques, and reading recommendations.
All in all, I thought this was a very good book and would recommend it to anyone who has recently started their Stoicism journey or wants to learn more about Stoicism.