Autor bestselleru, humorného románu "The Dirty Parts of the Bible", ako aj parafrázovaných vydaní klasických kníh múdrosti od filozofov ako Epiktetos, Marcus Aurelius a Ralph Waldo Emerson. Jeho tvorba sa zameriava na humor a filozofickú reflexiu, pričom sa snaží sprístupniť nadčasové myšlienky modernému publiku. S citom pre súčasný jazyk a iróniu autor približuje čitateľom starovekú múdrosť a vnáša do nej sviežu perspektívu.
Allen's practical philosophy of successful living has awakened millions to the discovery and perception of the truth that "they themselves are makers of themselves". Building on the Bible verse. "As a man thinketh, so he is", Allen insists that it is within the power of each person to form his own character and create his own happiness. Copyright © Libri GmbH. All rights reserved.
Lao Tzu's Tao Te Ching (The Book of the Way) is the classic manual on the art of living. In 81 short, poetic chapters, the book looks at the basic predicament of being alive and teaches how to work for the good with the effortless skill that comes from being in accord with the Tao, or the basic principle of the universe. Stephen Mitchell’s acclaimed translation is accompanied by ancient Chinese paintings that beautifully reflect Lao Tzu’s timeless words.