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Baron2024

(1,313 posts)
Sun Feb 9, 2025, 01:46 AM Feb 9

Stoicism

I just got a book out of my Public Library on Marcus Aurelius and his Stoicism. I do find some peace and solace through reading. I read a decent amount of history and it helps sometimes. People have been through some very difficult times in history but oftentimes humanity prevails. Look at what happened when the Imperial Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor. The Pacific Fleet was wiped out. That could have been the beginning of the end for us if we were defeatist. But we weren't and we rose to meet the threat of fascism. Anyway I do get some solace from a good read, and it gives me a break from all of the difficult news. What are you reading to keep your head above water? I hope that you have a good book. Maybe let us know what you are reading in the comments. I am going to read about Stoicism.

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Stoicism (Original Post) Baron2024 Feb 9 OP
I read a lot! It does provide a much needed escape for me. lark Feb 9 #1
I'm taking a Great Courses NJCher Feb 21 #2
Great Courses Baron2024 Feb 21 #3
title is NJCher Feb 21 #4
Sounds Good Baron2024 Feb 21 #5

lark

(24,655 posts)
1. I read a lot! It does provide a much needed escape for me.
Sun Feb 9, 2025, 10:29 AM
Feb 9

I read sci/fi and fantasy most of the time, but I will read virtually anything. I read a bunch of news every day plus my escapism reading which I do during my daily therapy. I love humor and magic and look for books incorporating both. I also like spy books and history books and action adventure too.

NJCher

(39,200 posts)
2. I'm taking a Great Courses
Fri Feb 21, 2025, 10:47 AM
Feb 21

On music appreciation. BTW, when I was looking at the titles, I saw they also offer a course in stoicism.

The instructor for this course is wildly enthusiastic about his topic.

Great courses is available from your public library.

As far as books go, I am just finishing a book by Gallenberger on his recovery from his brother’s suicide. The name of the book is Heaven is for Healing. He tells how a person who commits suicide is treated when they cross over.

I am starting a new book on gaslighting.

Baron2024

(1,313 posts)
3. Great Courses
Fri Feb 21, 2025, 03:24 PM
Feb 21

Great Courses are excellent. I did several on Medieval History. What is the title of the gaslighting book? Thanks for commenting.

NJCher

(39,200 posts)
4. title is
Fri Feb 21, 2025, 04:50 PM
Feb 21

On Gaslighting by Kate Abramson.

from the inside cover: "The term has its origins in a 1944 film win which a husband does exactly that to his wife, his crazy-making efforts symbolized the the rise and fall of the gaslights in their home."

I saw the ones on medieval history. I hope to take them, too!

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