A Dog Who Follows Gladly (Signed Collector's Edition)
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A Dog Who Follows Gladly (Signed Collector's Edition)
28 pages · Hardcover
Limited Edition Author-Signed Copy
“A beautiful Stoic fable that every dog lover should have on their bookshelf.”
— Tanner Campbell, Practical Philosophy
Every dog is graced with a spirit of enduring optimism and joy that perfectly embodies the Stoic concept of Amor Fati: learning to truly love our fate.
In this touching rendition of an ancient Stoic parable, a wise old ranch dog teaches an inexperienced newcomer how to see the best in every situation. A Dog Who Follows Gladly is an elegant collection of vignettes that celebrate the art of embracing what we can’t control — and being grateful for every moment of our lives.
A Dog Who Follows Gladly is a Stoic fable for life-lovers of all ages, and it’s a perfect gift for both children and adults.
This much-loved classic from author Phil Van Treuren and Stoic Simple Press has been purchased and enjoyed by thousands of happy readers.
The parable of the dog and the cart is a famous lesson of Stoicism that was first taught by Stoic philosopher Chrysippus more than 2,000 years ago. The parable is used to illustrate how we can live happier, more fulfilling lives if we learn to accept the circumstances we have no control over.
“Lead me, Destiny, to whatever I was long ago assigned. I’ll gladly follow; for if I hesitate, I’ll have to go anyway. Life guides the willing, but drags the unwilling.”
— Cleanthes of Assos
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I loved the sweet old dog and the young dog. I appreciated the pragmatic acceptance of the old dog and the journey of the young dog. Sweet and a few tears shed as I just said goodbye to my sweet old dog Lily who I was blessed to share life with.
I loved the sweet old dog and the young dog. I appreciated the pragmatic acceptance of the old dog and the journey of the young dog. Sweet and a few tears shed as I just said goodbye to my sweet old dog Lily who I was blessed to share life with.
Great story. Stoicism made simple but truly valuable lessons in how to live.
Nice book. Arrived fast. Can't wait to read it. Love the illustrations.
A very sweet story not too long for children I would be a student buying another book of
Disappointed. It is small like a child book with nine pages of like pages small print. Didn't bother to read. In nine pages while a good topic, the story and characters cannot be developed into a full novel or article.
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Interesting take on a book.
Precious book! Our dog who follows gladly is sleeping on the floor by me as I type this.
Looked at it briefly.
In hospital now, getting someone to bring so i can read
Very subtle story that grabs your interest from the start. Builds as a crescendo to the beautiful releasing conclusion. Loved it.
An absolutely lovely short story with a perfect message! It’s beautifully illustrated too.
Great story, and I love the illustrations.
Loved it !
This lovely story reminds me the universe is keeping track of all and all need to be keeping track of the universe. Life is fleeting time is not.
Wonderfully simple book with great art work. As a soldier who believed he had come to terms with the transition of life, to lose my wife who has fought MS for over 30 years, I was no longer sure about how to address feelings or future. I sat down and read this book with my Service Dog and by the end was returning to peace. Great story to introduce children. Sending it to my daughter for the grand children.
Great life lesson to share...
This is going to be a gift for one of my adults daughter to add to her collection and she can read it to her son. Very special and a beautiful story.
This book started the process of me coming to grips with losing my 16 year old terrier, Fletcher. Nice graphics and one that you can read again as a reminder.
I have all three of the books and I use then in my counseling office for various age people. The illustrations are gorgeous and the content is concise, informative and uplifting. One sometimes forget that perspective in life is as important as in art!
I bought this book for my wife for Valentine's Day (and for me as well). We have an older dog who continues to teach us on a daily basis, and my wife and I are both in our 70s. Great life lessons here for young and old.
I bought it for my 3 year old grandson. I read it to him, and he enjoyed it. It was fun to read and easy to understand for a kid! Loved it!
Awesome book love the artwork and the story
Wonderful book and beautiful illustrations. This provided my daughter and I a very special momwnt together and a meaning conversation prompt.
It was well written and enjoyed the lessons that were being taught!
Loved it ! I bought the print as well and it’s beautiful!
Great little book.
Great little book.
I thought this was an excellent book about seeing things from another point of view. It’s a lesson we should all learn… to see things from others’ point of view. It makes us wiser.
I thought this was an excellent book about seeing things from another point of view. It’s a lesson we should all learn… to see things from others’ point of view. It makes us wiser.
Its nice
A precious book
AWESOME BOOK!!!
Great quality.
Very well written
Very well written