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Wisdom of the Ancients

Life Lessons from Our Distant Past

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From the best-selling author of The Story of the British Isles in 100 Places comes this inspiring and beautifully written meditation on the wisdom inherited from our ancestors.

For all we have gained in the modern world, simple peace of mind is hard to find. In a time that is increasingly fraught with complexity and conflict, we are told that our well-being relies on remaining as present as possible. But what if the key to being present lies in the past?

In Wisdom of the Ancients, Neil Oliver takes us back in time to grab hold of the ideas buried in forgotten cultures and early civilisations. From Laetoli footprints in Tanzania to Keralan rituals, stone circles and cave paintings, Oliver takes us on a global journey through antiquity. A master storyteller, drawing on immense knowledge of our ancient past, he distils this wisdom into 12 messages that have endured the test of time and invites us to consider how these might apply to our lives today. The result is powerful and inspirational, moving and profound.

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Being a long time history buff this book certainly delivered in its premise of wisdom. Neil Oliver brings his interpretations of our ancient history and the ancestors into easily understood and inspiring lessons for today.
The narration is excellent, smooth and clear tone and a rich Scottish accent make this a soothing book to listen to.

A fascinating glimpse into the past

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Good book and worth the time if you enjoy history. It flows a good pace and is easy to follow.

A good listen and well read.

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What better way to journey through the pristine rawness of our human nature than to follow the path laid down by this immensely talented collector and teller of our species stories. Looking forward to many more readings.

Poignant, pristine rawness of human nature

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Narrated with serene beauty, if we just took in half the messages within this book, our modern world would be a much better place!

Beautiful!

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I never thought I'd enjoy an archaeological book, however Neil made a fantastic guide for this, his experience and experts lights up the wisdom given. I loved it .

Wisdom Indeed!

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