Wise Thoughts for Every Day
On God, Love, Spirit and Living a Good Life
by Leo Tolstoy
Selected and Translated by Peter Sekirin
Leo Tolstoy considered this collection of thoughts to be his most important and lasting
contribution to humanity, and occupied the last five years of his life. This treasury by
the classic Russian writer, while it was a best-seller during his lifetime, was suppressed
by the Communists and forgotten. Peter Sekirin has translated and edited the final volume
of this great work, and it appears here for the first time in English. It was meant to be
a day-book and calendar, and offers insight for each day of the year in a cycle of repeating
themes. These thoughts are gathered from Tolstoy's readings in philosophy and religion
and form his own meditations and what he felt was essential to live a good life.
This spiritual treasure trove offers challenge, comfort, and inspiration for every day
of the year. Thirty themes for each month include humanity and modesty, self-sacrifice,
love, death, happiness, faith, soul, crime, work, and idleness. These timeless thoughts
are geared toward promoting self-searching meditation, to help us come to terms with our
world incorporating ideas that should never go out of style.
This little gem would make a wonderful gift for your favorite student. It's sure
to be treasured for a lifetime of reading and thought. |
The Book |
Arcade Publishing |
November 2005 |
Hardcover |
1-55970-786-0 |
Young Adult - Nonfiction/Inspiration |
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The Reviewer |
Beverly J. Rowe |
Reviewed 2006 |
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