Epictetus Handbook is the best extant account of ancient Stoicism, and it still ranks as one of the most useful self-help manuals in today’s world. Through relatable contemporary applications and accessible explanations, Dr. Ferraiolo guides the reader reliably through all of the sayings in the Handbook to bring out their core meaning, which can be obscured by references to ancient social customs, events and philosophers. Ferraiolo recasts many of the sayings to experience what their force meant to ancient readers and to make seemingly counter-intuitive teachings plausible. His commentary will inspire 21st century readers to reevaluate their assumptions on how to live a free and contented life and question the limits of Stoic wisdom. ~ Lou Matz, Professor of Philosophy, University of the Pacific

This little gem of philosophical insight will help you dig down into the best wisdom of the ancient Stoic philosopher, Epictetus, and see how it can apply powerfully in our lives today. William Ferraiolo has joined the lofty ranks of such recent authors as the best seller Ryan Holiday and the modern Stoic practitioner William Irvine as among the most effective proponents of Stoic thinking since the Original Big Three themselves—the Roman lawyer and political advisor Seneca, the freed slave and famous teacher Epictetus, and the Emperor of Rome, Marcus Aurelius. Highly Recommended.   ~ Tom Morris, author of True Success