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Wisdom of the Ancients

Life Lessons from Our Distant Past

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Wisdom of the Ancients

By: Neil Oliver
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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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I've been watching, reading and listening to Neil Oliver for years and I'm yet to be disappointed. The subject is fascinating, his voice is just mesmerising. I loved every second.

Great, as always

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Deep philosophical lessons delivered in the author’s smooth Scottish brogue. Entertaining yet made me ponder on the questions of human existence.

A peach of a book

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A wonderful book full of our history. Beautifully read by Neil Oliver with his soothing voice . Loved it!

Wonderful

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If you finish this book and don't feel a sense of guilt for loss of so much, then I feel sorry for you. I still have a feeling that I missed so much of my life by wondering what's next. I should have been remembering what I have. coo, makes you think eh?

The idea that we've list more than we knew

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Lots to think over.
Lots to talk about - an easy listen for when im driving but also an interesting and informative listen

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Loved it

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