In “How to Think Like a Roman Emperor,” Donald Robertson teaches the life-changing principles of Stoicism through the story of its most famous proponent, Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius.

Robertson, who is a cognitive psychotherapist, shows how Aurelius used philosophical doctrines and therapeutic practices to build emotional resilience and endure tremendous adversity. Whether you are new to Stoicism or a long-time student of it, this book will help readers succeed in applying the same methods to their own lives. It is an essential guide to helping people handle the ethical and psychological challenges we face today.