The Boy Who Would Be King
by Ryan Holiday
Holiday's illustrated fable for children about young Marcus Aurelius learning Stoic lessons from his tutor. Short, handsome and a gentle way to introduce the ideas to kids.
Read it if…
you want to introduce Stoic ideas to a child aged 6 to 10.
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Skip it if…
you want an adult Stoic text.
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Three things you will actually use
- Control what you can.
- Do your duty even when it is hard.
- Kindness is strength.
Do this first
Read it together and ask your child what they can control today.
Our verdict
Gentle Stoic fable for kids.
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