The Girl Who Would Be Free: A Fable About Epictetus
About this book
FROM THE #1 New York Times bestselling author and creator of The Daily Stoic, Ryan Holiday... ...comes one of the most incredible stories in all of history. Another ageless fable that brings the wisdom of Stoicism to all. Two thousand years ago, in Ancient Greece, a little girl is born into the harshest possible life. Through the power of philosophy, she not only liberates herself from slavery but she frees the minds of millions of people in the centuries that follow... And now, a story for the ages is illustrated and told for all ages in The Girl Who Would Be Free. This 148 page book is written by bestselling author Ryan Holiday and illustrated by the illustrious Victor Juhasz. RYAN HOLIDAY is one of the world's foremost thinkers and writers on ancient philosophy and its place in everyday life. He is a sought-after speaker, strategist, and the author of many bestselling books including The Obstacle Is the Way; Ego Is the Enemy; and The Daily Stoic. His books have been translated into over 30 languages and sold over three million copies worldwide. He lives outside Austin, Texas, with his family. You can follow him @ryanholiday or subscribe to his writing at ryanholiday.net and dailystoic.com. Victor Juhasz is an award winning illustrator and visual reporter. His work has been published in Sports Illustrated, Esquire, the Washington Post, Rolling Stone, and elsewhere. Visit juhaszillustration.com for more information.