The Consolation of Philosophy: Boethius

This is the greatest self-help book of all time. It tells the story of Boethius, a prominent Roman who has been thrown in prison. There, he is visited by Lady Philosophy, and begins to become free.
It is very moving stuff. If you ever wonder where The Shawshank Redemption and The Green Mile come from, this is it. The language is very easy to read. And you wouldn't be doing yourself justice - to not read it in one sitting. It is a rollercoaster that you won't want to get off. It is that good.
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