Imagine you are to choose a book that is just ideal for reading right now, one that delves into the personal struggles and life’s philosophical ponderings of a Roman Emperor. This book gives one deep knowledge of Stoicism focused on self-discipline, personal ethics, and inner peace. The author questions, through a series of personal reflections, the nature of human existence that must be lived in consonance with reason and virtue. A map for resilience and serenity in an increasingly mad world, it’s an invitation to the readers to focus on what they can control and let go of the rest.