12 Rules for Life: An Antidote to Chaos – Peterson Jordan B. (2019)

In this #1 national and international bestseller, renowned psychologist Jordan B. Peterson addresses what everyone in the modern world needs to know, combining the hard-won truths of ancient tradition with striking revelations from cutting-edge scientific research. Humorous, surprising and informative, Dr Peterson explains why skateboarding boys and girls must be left alone, what terrible fate awaits those who criticize too easily, and why you should always pet a cat when you meet one on the street. What can the nervous system of the humble lobster teach us about standing up straight, with our shoulders back, and about success in life? Why did the ancient Egyptians worship the capacity for careful attention as the highest of gods? What dreadful paths do people follow when they become resentful, arrogant and vengeful? Dr Peterson ranges widely across discipline, freedom, adventure and responsibility, distilling the world’s wisdom into 12 practical and profound rules for life. The book challenges modern assumptions about science, faith and human nature while seeking to transform and ennoble the minds and spirits of its readers.