12 Rules for Life: An Antidote to Chaos
12 Rules for Life: An Antidote to Chaos presents twelve principles for finding meaning and dealing with everyday challenges. It draws on psychology, philosophy, personal examples, and older myths and stories, with practical guidance including taking responsibility and comparing yourself with your past self rather than other people.
At a glance
- Sets out twelve principles for approaching responsibility, personal development, and meaning.
- Combines psychology and philosophy with examples from personal life and clinical practice, plus myths and stories.
- Frames meaning, rather than happiness alone, as a way to face life's difficulties.
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Pros and cons
Pros
- The twelve-rule structure offers a clear framework for readers seeking practical ideas about responsibility and personal conduct.
- The subject matter spans psychology, philosophy, and stories, providing several perspectives rather than a single-topic treatment.
Technical specifications
9 specifications| Publisher | Random House Canada |
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| Publication date | January 23, 2018 |
| Edition | Later prt. |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 409 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 0345816021 |
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| ISBN-13 | 978-0345816023 |
| Dimensions | 6.29 x 1.4 x 9.29 inches |
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| Weight listed | 7.4 ounces |
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Readers interested in accessible personal-development writing informed by psychology and philosophy.
- Readers looking for a structured set of principles about responsibility, meaning, and everyday life.
Less suited to
- Readers seeking a narrow technical psychology textbook or a brief, single-topic guide.
Customer reviews on Amazon
- 5 stars
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Customer feedback highlights informative content, accessible examples and analogies, and conversational writing, with some readers describing the book as life-changing or required reading. That reported accessibility may suit readers open to its combination of psychology, philosophy, and practical principles. Aggregate ratings are strongly positive, but they do not establish that the book's arguments will suit every reader.
Positive themes
- The supplied feedback describes the book as informative, with understandable examples and a conversational writing style.
Frequently asked questions
What is 12 Rules for Life about?
It presents twelve principles for living meaningfully, including taking responsibility and focusing on personal progress. The listing describes the approach as drawing on psychology, philosophy, personal examples, and myths.
How long is this edition?
The listing gives a print length of 409 pages.
What language is the book in?
The listed language is English.
What do customer ratings and feedback indicate?
The supplied feedback summary describes readers valuing the informative content, accessible examples, and conversational writing. Aggregate ratings are also strongly positive, though ratings alone do not explain individual readers' reasons.
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