Beyond Order is a book that reveals a painful and new awareness of mortality. It was Peterson’s personal, intimate style of sharing his life advice that made it so powerful and energizing. It’s good that self-help books have space for such a bleakly pessimistic book. Peterson’s advice is life-changing and inspiring. The Times. Full of practical, humane advice and shows that he’s still very much in the top. This book is a validation for his role — as he observes that being able articulate what many people feel but cannot articulate is a valuable role in a public intellectual — Melanie McDonagh – Evening Standard. The most interesting part of the book is its account of the author’s past year… It is all told with incredible equanimity… The book is filled with the most touching and lucid prose Peterson has ever written. James Marriott — The Times. He tells us that life is suffering, as all major religions do, and that the goal of life is to find meaning and not happiness. Good advice and wisdom. Peterson’s stories from his clinical practice are his best — he is empathetic and non-judgmental and can tell a story that will engage the reader — Suzanne Moore — Telegraph. Peterson’s life advice is always thought-provoking and engaging. He has a keen eye for human nature and is a skilled storyteller. Beyond Order contains a lot of wisdom, but it’s not the same as common sense. Jenny McCartney — unHerdA generation that has lost faith in politics and religion, Peterson is one prominent figure who is willing to face the most fundamental questions about existence: What is the point? What kind of personal journey gives meaning to our existence? Helen Lewis — The AtlanticPart adventure, part lecture, and part polemic, this quest is part quest. There is a lot of passion and wisdom in Peterson’s writings. It is part adventure, part lecture, and part polemic. It is hard to believe that so many writers claim they have done this. Christina Patterson — Sunday Times. Peterson’s insights as a clinical psychologist are very enlightening. Beyond Order is an engaging and life-affirming book for anyone who is willing to question their ideas and face their untapped potential. Greg Jameson — Entertainment FocusGratitude is, he said, “something in which one can discover part the antidote towards the abyss or the darkness”. This last line made me say “amen” as I read it. Then I realized who Jordan Peterson is. He has been through more than many of us. He has seen the depths of despair. He has come out of it not as a top public intellectual, but as a highly driven and intelligent preacher. Lucy Kellaway — Financial TimesIn this age of moral relativism there is a father figure who truly takes his audience seriously. Here is a larger narrative about truth, being and order that goes back to the dawning of human consciousness. Johanna Thomas Corr — New Statesman[Beyond Order] is psychologically valuable and will appeal to anyone who wants homespun common sense mixed with wisdom from the ages. Each of the 12 new rules is clearly laid out using a combination of mythology, philosophy and religion to support its significance. It’s worth reading in order to help you live a more purposeful, meaningful and fulfilling life. Stella O’Malley — Irish Independent’With Beyond Order Jordan Peterson has provided us with an amazingly insightful look at the human condition. He explains why we act the way that we do as we do by breaking down the rules rule by rule. He is a master storyteller and draws from a variety of sources.
A variety of sources are used to inform readers about the basic principles of human behavior and civilization. Beyond Order is a call to action and self-improvement. It’s a fascinating journey with life-changing lessons. The Jerusalem Post
This inspirational sequel to 12 Rules for Life, which sold more than 5 million copies worldwide, is now available in paperback. In 12 Rules for Life, Jordan B. Peterson, an acclaimed psychologist and public thinker, offered a solution to the chaos of our lives: timeless truths that can be applied to modern anxieties. His wisdom has been a powerful inspiration to millions and is still being shared around the globe. Peterson’s long-awaited sequel shows that life’s purpose is in reaching beyond the realm of what we know and adapting to a changing world. An excess of chaos can lead to uncertainty. However, too much order can cause a lack curiosity and creativity. Beyond Order calls us to balance order and chaos in our world. It also reveals the deep meaning that lies on the path between them. Peterson reminds us, in times of uncertainty and suffering, that there are resources of strength which can be drawn from psychology, philosophy, as well as the greatest myths, stories, and stories of humanity. Peterson shares twelve principles that will help you live a courageous, authentic, and meaningful life.
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