Phil Van Treuren (pronounced Van Troo-in) is an author, speaker, entrepreneur and perpetual work in progress. He grew up in the rural mining town of Round Mountain, Nevada and is a graduate of Southern Utah University.
His first book, The Stock Horse and the Stable Cat, was published by Stoic Simple Press in 2022. Its follow-up, A Dog Who Follows Gladly, was published in Spring of 2023.
Phil’s additional work includesThe Urban Enchiridion, The Little Book of Stoic Quotes and The Feather (slated for publication in 2025). He lives outside of Cleveland, Ohio with his wife and children.
Please visit the Phil Van Treuren Goodreads author page to read more about his books and leave your own reviews!
Quotes From Recent Interviews
From Plato’s Academy Centre . . .
“Those of us who are able to accept a quickly changing world and learn new ways of doing things are going to have a huge advantage as this century unfolds. We shouldn’t be afraid to embrace new technologies that make it easier to do the things we love and magnify our natural talents.
“Here’s one example I like to give: almost all of my research, writing and editing is done on my cell phone, with my thumbs, in my spare time.
“I run a business during the day, have young children at home, and my early morning hours are dedicated to exercising . . . so I simply don’t have large blocks of time to sit at a desk and write. I’m able to be an author because I figured out how to write for a few minutes at a time on my phone, when time allows. In fact, I think that some of my best writing has been done while giving a bottle to a baby.”
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Recent Reviews of Phil’s Books
Richard Lowery
In the enchanting world of children’s literature mixed with age-old Stoic ideas, Phil Van Treuren’s “A Dog Who Follows Gladly” and “The Stock Horse and the Stable Cat” shine as bright stars, offering a treasure trove of beautifully written stories, captivating characters, and timeless life lessons.
(Fables of Eudaimonia Series)
Anna Kaladish Reynolds
“A Dog Who Follows Gladly” is a splendid book to put on the shelves of children in your life. What our era cries out for in its overemotional hysteria is a return to the Stoic principles that have inspired generations of learned and civilized minds.
(A Dog Who Follows Gladly)
Chris Stephan
Loved it. It has become one of my favorites like “The Giving Tree” and “I’ll Love You Forever.”
(The Stock Horse and the Stable Cat)
Betsy Alexander Waggoner
This is a beautiful book with such a great message. I love it. I ordered it and donated it to the town library.
(The Stock Horse and the Stable Cat)
Janis Berry
Wonderful story with such words of wisdom. It now gets passed down.
(The Stock Horse and the Stable Cat)
Andrew Wilkerson
Just ordered a signed copy. The narrated version on YouTube resonated with me, and I shared the story with my close friends and family members when the topic of happiness arose.
(The Stock Horse and the Stable Cat)
Vincent Clementoni
Just ordered both of your books . . . thanks so much for the great work you do.
(Fables of Eudaimonia Series)
Beverly Griffin
Beautiful illustrations and inspiring story. Touched my heart.
(A Dog Who Follows Gladly)
Anne Sibilla Meriwether
It’s a lovely book. I keep it nearby as a reminder . . . thank you for making this.
(A Dog Who Follows Gladly)