
It’s also worth noting that this is an aggressive, in-your-face kind of Self-Help book - one which he packages and presents as the intersection of “ancient wisdom” and “scientific research.” Much of the ancient wisdom seems to come from religious scripture, while scientific research serves as a way to back up the beliefs the author already holds near and dear to his heart. He believes that suffering is an inevitable aspect of life, that we can usher in heaven or hell on earth, and that people have it within themselves to create order out of chaos. He believes strongly in truth-telling, human hierarchy, and gender roles. Originally conceived of with 40 rules, Peterson has condensed them into a well-thought-out, manageable list of 12 total rules that he shares in this book. Peterson has developed what he believes to be a definitive set of rules for leading a successful and fulfilling life.

Over the years, (former) Harvard and (current) University of Toronto professor and clinical psychologist Dr. Peterson - this is not the original book.Ībout | 12 Rules For Life: An Antidote To Chaos by Jordan B. Important note - This is a Book Summary of "12 Rules for Life" by Jordan B.

Book Summary: "12 Rules for Life" by Jordan B.
