Reviews

The Boy Who Would Be King by Ryan Holiday

jaja_mustard's review against another edition

fast-paced

4.5

jpcapili's review against another edition

4.0

Nice illustration. Good pacing and straight to the point moral lessons about stoicism.

kittybang2's review against another edition

adventurous informative inspiring lighthearted medium-paced

5.0

benrogerswpg's review against another edition

4.0

Very good book.

A really important life lesson.

Great introduction to philosophy that children could enjoy too.

4.4/5

msmithr's review against another edition

5.0

A small, beautiful children's book about Marcus Aurelius. Gorgeous illustrations and simplifying Stocism and one of its greats. Uplifting.

luvdivy's review

hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective fast-paced

4.75

catladylover94's review against another edition

5.0

good never knew the story, and was a really easy read, for the middle grade challenge

rtwilliams16's review

4.0

A great little book that tells how Marcus Aurelius was trained to be a leader, a thinker, a learner, a reader, and a good person. The illustrations, by Victor Juhasz, are beautiful. This book will have special meaning to readers who have read [b:Meditations|30659|Meditations|Marcus Aurelius|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1421618636l/30659._SY75_.jpg|31010] by Aurelius (I recommend the Gregory Hays or Robin Waterfield translations) and know of his life story. There are subtle references to concepts he wrote later on in his journals as well as the people who shaped him, one of those includes his teacher Rusticus. This is a really good book for all ages, that should be read multiple times.

rebeccabateman's review against another edition

4.0

Beautifully illustrated.

Lovely introduction to Marcus Aurelius and stoic principles.

jolanlauwers's review

4.0

Ik wou dat ik dit klein boekje met prachtige illustraties had meegekregen in mijn opvoeding. Heel subtiel staan er paar prachtige zaken in waar iedereen iets van kan bijleren.

Hopelijk overleefd het lang genoeg in mijn collectie om mijn kinderen te kunnen ontmoeten.