The Picture of Dorian Gray

A young man wishes his portrait would age instead of him. His desire comes true, and while he stays eternally beautiful, the painting reveals every sin he commits.
Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less

Learn to say no to the trivial many and yes to the vital few. Focus on what truly matters, eliminate distractions, and make your highest contribution by doing less but better.
A New Earth: Awakening to Your Life's Purpose

Learn how transcending ego-based consciousness can unlock personal happiness and end conflict. A spiritual guide to awakening to a new state of awareness.
Meditations

A Roman emperor's private journal written 2,000 years ago reveals timeless Stoic wisdom on virtue, mortality, and inner peace that still resonates today.
The Book of Joy: Lasting Happiness in a Changing World

Two Nobel Peace Prize winners share how to find joy in the face of suffering through their week of laughter, stories, and the Eight Pillars of Joy.
Siddhartha

A young Brahmin abandons comfort to seek enlightenment through asceticism, wealth, and love, only to find wisdom by the river. Can truth be taught, or must it be lived?
The Alchemist: The Alchemist: A Graphic Novel

A shepherd boy follows a dream to Egyptian pyramids, seeking treasure but finding something far greater: the wisdom of listening to his heart and following his destiny.
The Prophet

Timeless poetic wisdom on love, marriage, children, work, joy, sorrow, and death. 26 prose poems offering spiritual guidance that has captivated millions for a century.
The Road Less Traveled: A New Psychology of Love, Traditional Values and Spiritual Growth

Based on my research, I can now create an accurate meta description for The Road Less Traveled. The book focuses on four key elements: discipline, love, personal religion/spirituality, and grace. It opens with "Life is difficult" and discusses how confronting problems through discipline leads to spiritual growth. The four disciplines are: delaying gratification, accepting responsibility, dedication to truth, and balancing.
A psychiatrist reveals why life's difficulties are essential for growth through four disciplines: delaying gratification, accepting responsibility, truth, and balance.
Letters from a Stoic

Ancient Roman wisdom on virtue, death, and friendship in 124 personal letters written to help a friend master the art of living well.