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Cicero on Social Media
Shakespeare's opinion on Surviving Adolescence; Darwin's thoughts on Diet and Muscle Growth; Jesus on how to get Promoted at Work; Marcus Aurelius on Finding Purpose; Pliny on Parenting; Adam Smith on High Taxes; and Cicero on Social Media. This book of quotations highlights how many of today's seemingly modern problems have been solved hundreds or thousands of years ago.
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172 pages, Kindle Edition
Published May 27, 2022
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Mike May
12 books7 followersMike May has a passion for understanding how things work. This suited his engineering career well, but was redirected when he came to realize that he had only a superficial understanding of how history and society work. His questions led him on a decades-long literary odyssey spanning tens of thousands of pages written over the last three millennia. The seeds of this book were planted upon discovering in old or ancient texts the surprising frequency of answers to seemingly modern problems. Mike practices engineering in the field of low-carbon energy. He resides in Tennessee with his wife Claire and their children: Hope, Elijah, Zechariah, and Joseph.
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August 8, 2022
I love the cover of this book, but not as much as I found the content relatable and with snippets of insights into life, friendship, decision making, and in essence society- this was quite the philosophical gem, presented in brief paragraphs making it easier to read.
Thank you for the eARC.
Thank you for the eARC.
October 11, 2022
This seemingly self-published book of wise quotations (all of which, I think, are in the public domain) is not intended – in my opinion – to be read cover-to-cover like most of the other books which I am lucky enough to get, free of charge, from Netgalley.
I read it the way I believe it will often be read, meaning, I put it down and picked it up, often “opening” the electronic book to a random place or subject, to see if it would tell me something wise, or, failing that, entertaining. I’m pretty sure that I read all the quotes at least once at some time, but it’s possible that I missed a few.
The title references social media, the first chapter is largely about social media, and the third chapter is called “on Surviving Adolescence”. From this, I am guessing that the editor’s intent is that this book might be of use to a thoughtful teenager in these difficult times. Even though I have a few quibbles with this book, I feel that, if you bought this book for a thoughtful teenager, you’d be doing them a real service. Non-teenagers might learn something, as well.
I think that even the editor would agree that this book, while a collection of some of the world’s wisdom, it is not a collection of all the world’s wisdom.
This book, specifically, includes a great many quotes that might appeal to people who, here in the USA, describe themselves as “conservative” or perhaps “libertarian”, but very few that might appeal to the alleged principles of self-described “liberals”. Perhaps the editor believes that there is nothing in the modern-day pantheon of liberal thought that deserves repeating. It could be true – but truly wise people will decide for themselves.
It is, of course, the editor’s prerogative to include or exclude thinkers and thoughts which he believes are not helpful and/or profound. However, I feel that if you wanted to do thoughtful teenagers (and non-) a real service, you might include some quotations and ideas you don’t particularly agree with. But the editor of this book didn’t do this.
This doesn’t mean you have to include all opinions. There may be opinions, however, that might cause you, the editor, to say, “I don’t agree with this, but a person of good will could think [insert opinion you disagree with here].” Your reader might benefit from the opportunity to see differing opinions set against each other. Your reader might develop a fuller understanding by reading opposing opinions, and develop more effective counter-arguments. I feel that this book lacks opinions that differ from certain political orthodoxies.
I don’t like to criticize without giving an example, so here is an example:
At location 1328 of my Kindle edition, the editor includes an opinion by Ralph Waldo Emerson which reads, in part: “... do not tell me, as a good man did today, of my obligation to put all poor men in good situations. Are they my poor? I tell thee, thou foolish philanthropist, that I grudge the dollar, the dime, the cent I give to such men as do not belong to me and to whom I do not belong.” The quote continues, but I think that you, the reader, will get the idea that Emerson is saying that helping the poor is a waste of time and money.
The comfortable man hectoring others to establish lazy people in undeserved comfort is a straw-man. It makes the following false statement: because a foolish man said today that I had an obligation to pull all poor men from poverty into good situations, I am against giving any money to any poor person or any organization helping the poor. The existence of people (both in Emerson’s time and our own) who will, from a position of comfort, talk of an “obligation to put all poor men in good situations” does not mean that helping the poor is always a waste of time.
Obviously, more important than my opinion is the opinion of the many more profound thinkers over hundreds of years that helping the poor is not only not a waste of time but is actually an essential part of a well-lived life. The most obvious choice – especially if you wish your quotations to be available free of charge in the public domain – are the many statements to this effect by Jesus Christ. But there are other wise people who have held a similar opinion.
The editor mostly refrains from commenting on the quotations he has chosen, which I think is an excellent decision. However, the editor inserts a comment in the single quotation from Jesus in this volume (location 833). The editor, in his note, interprets the single quotation from Jesus “in the context of business leadership”. Given that Jesus spent a lot of time explicitly endorsing giving charity to the poor, and really didn’t seem to care at all about business leadership as we understand it, I found this quotation, and its comment, somewhat misleading about what Jesus was about. To be fair, however, people who might read this book will already have a solid idea of what Jesus is about from other sources, so perhaps it’s not necessary to review them in this book.
There are quotations in this book that, in effect, say abortion is wrong, but no quotations or footnotes about the responsibility of society to take care of the unwanted children of others once they have left their mothers’ wombs.
There are quotations in this book that say the possession of firearms by civilians is a good thing, but no quotations or footnotes concerning the necessity of storing legally-owned firearms securely and of keeping firearms away from people who are irresponsible and/or mentally ill.
In spite of the objections above, I am glad that I got an opportunity to read this book. I believe the editor is a person of good will who wishes to put a lot of good common sense into a format where it might reach those who have never heard of Cicero before. I disagreed with some of the things I read in this book, but reading opinions that I disagreed with hasn’t killed me yet.
I read it the way I believe it will often be read, meaning, I put it down and picked it up, often “opening” the electronic book to a random place or subject, to see if it would tell me something wise, or, failing that, entertaining. I’m pretty sure that I read all the quotes at least once at some time, but it’s possible that I missed a few.
The title references social media, the first chapter is largely about social media, and the third chapter is called “on Surviving Adolescence”. From this, I am guessing that the editor’s intent is that this book might be of use to a thoughtful teenager in these difficult times. Even though I have a few quibbles with this book, I feel that, if you bought this book for a thoughtful teenager, you’d be doing them a real service. Non-teenagers might learn something, as well.
I think that even the editor would agree that this book, while a collection of some of the world’s wisdom, it is not a collection of all the world’s wisdom.
This book, specifically, includes a great many quotes that might appeal to people who, here in the USA, describe themselves as “conservative” or perhaps “libertarian”, but very few that might appeal to the alleged principles of self-described “liberals”. Perhaps the editor believes that there is nothing in the modern-day pantheon of liberal thought that deserves repeating. It could be true – but truly wise people will decide for themselves.
It is, of course, the editor’s prerogative to include or exclude thinkers and thoughts which he believes are not helpful and/or profound. However, I feel that if you wanted to do thoughtful teenagers (and non-) a real service, you might include some quotations and ideas you don’t particularly agree with. But the editor of this book didn’t do this.
This doesn’t mean you have to include all opinions. There may be opinions, however, that might cause you, the editor, to say, “I don’t agree with this, but a person of good will could think [insert opinion you disagree with here].” Your reader might benefit from the opportunity to see differing opinions set against each other. Your reader might develop a fuller understanding by reading opposing opinions, and develop more effective counter-arguments. I feel that this book lacks opinions that differ from certain political orthodoxies.
I don’t like to criticize without giving an example, so here is an example:
At location 1328 of my Kindle edition, the editor includes an opinion by Ralph Waldo Emerson which reads, in part: “... do not tell me, as a good man did today, of my obligation to put all poor men in good situations. Are they my poor? I tell thee, thou foolish philanthropist, that I grudge the dollar, the dime, the cent I give to such men as do not belong to me and to whom I do not belong.” The quote continues, but I think that you, the reader, will get the idea that Emerson is saying that helping the poor is a waste of time and money.
The comfortable man hectoring others to establish lazy people in undeserved comfort is a straw-man. It makes the following false statement: because a foolish man said today that I had an obligation to pull all poor men from poverty into good situations, I am against giving any money to any poor person or any organization helping the poor. The existence of people (both in Emerson’s time and our own) who will, from a position of comfort, talk of an “obligation to put all poor men in good situations” does not mean that helping the poor is always a waste of time.
Obviously, more important than my opinion is the opinion of the many more profound thinkers over hundreds of years that helping the poor is not only not a waste of time but is actually an essential part of a well-lived life. The most obvious choice – especially if you wish your quotations to be available free of charge in the public domain – are the many statements to this effect by Jesus Christ. But there are other wise people who have held a similar opinion.
The editor mostly refrains from commenting on the quotations he has chosen, which I think is an excellent decision. However, the editor inserts a comment in the single quotation from Jesus in this volume (location 833). The editor, in his note, interprets the single quotation from Jesus “in the context of business leadership”. Given that Jesus spent a lot of time explicitly endorsing giving charity to the poor, and really didn’t seem to care at all about business leadership as we understand it, I found this quotation, and its comment, somewhat misleading about what Jesus was about. To be fair, however, people who might read this book will already have a solid idea of what Jesus is about from other sources, so perhaps it’s not necessary to review them in this book.
There are quotations in this book that, in effect, say abortion is wrong, but no quotations or footnotes about the responsibility of society to take care of the unwanted children of others once they have left their mothers’ wombs.
There are quotations in this book that say the possession of firearms by civilians is a good thing, but no quotations or footnotes concerning the necessity of storing legally-owned firearms securely and of keeping firearms away from people who are irresponsible and/or mentally ill.
In spite of the objections above, I am glad that I got an opportunity to read this book. I believe the editor is a person of good will who wishes to put a lot of good common sense into a format where it might reach those who have never heard of Cicero before. I disagreed with some of the things I read in this book, but reading opinions that I disagreed with hasn’t killed me yet.
August 23, 2022
A book of quotations is probably better read in snippets than straight through as I have, but I still found it to be full of good wisdom. The sources are at times a little repetitive and some quotes can be tedious.
December 13, 2022
Cicero on Social Media
is a collection of quotes from ancient Greece and Rome up to the early twentieth century. Mike May, the editor behind this self published effort tells us in the Preface (and on his GoodReads author page) that the impetus behind the collection was his discovery of the “surprising frequency” with which ancient texts hold answers to seemingly modern problems.
The quotations are offered with no comments, and May says that he prefers that the authors speak for themselves. Nevertheless, his editorial hand is displayed in the quotes he has chosen and how he has grouped them -in chapters like “on Family, Marriage and Parenting” or “on Faith and Purpose”.
This is a book that seems meant to be picked up and put down often, a reference of sorts for quotations relevant to today’s circumstances. For review purposes I read the book pretty much straight through.
The title is a bit curious, and likely more of a marketing device than anything else (but what title isn’t?). There are of course quotations from Cicero, but they don’t really stand out among the many other men (yes, they are all men) whose quotations the author has chosen. And the chapter on “Social Media” is really about friendships, which, unfortunately, seem to be less and less what social media is about these days.
The ancient quotations, likely for copyright reasons, seem to be from older translations and are often couched in Elizabethan English with sentence constructions that are a bit of a challenge to parse for modern readers. I had to re-read more than a few of them to absorb their meaning.
It may seem obvious that a book that encourages us to look to the past to find solutions for today’s problems might lean toward a conservative view of the world. But I must admit that thought didn’t occur to me until I was about half way through the book. And I wasn’t prepared for the emphasis on quotes that support the small government, trickle down, anti-abortion, pre-Trump-Republican viewpoint that becomes very clear as you progress through the quotations in this book.
That’s not to say that there aren’t many quotations in this book that, taken by themselves, don't convey modern political overtones. But May’s editorial intent is quite evident even if he himself speaks little in this collection. If you are already of a similar view of the world, this book will likely appeal to you more than it did to me.
For a different perspective on looking to the past for answers to today’s problems, here’s a quote not included in the book, from Leslie T. Chang, author of Factory Girls: “The past has been there all along, reminding us: This time--maybe, hopefully, against all odds, we will get it right.”
RATING: Two Stars ⭐⭐
NOTE: I was offered an ARC copy of this book on NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
The quotations are offered with no comments, and May says that he prefers that the authors speak for themselves. Nevertheless, his editorial hand is displayed in the quotes he has chosen and how he has grouped them -in chapters like “on Family, Marriage and Parenting” or “on Faith and Purpose”.
This is a book that seems meant to be picked up and put down often, a reference of sorts for quotations relevant to today’s circumstances. For review purposes I read the book pretty much straight through.
The title is a bit curious, and likely more of a marketing device than anything else (but what title isn’t?). There are of course quotations from Cicero, but they don’t really stand out among the many other men (yes, they are all men) whose quotations the author has chosen. And the chapter on “Social Media” is really about friendships, which, unfortunately, seem to be less and less what social media is about these days.
The ancient quotations, likely for copyright reasons, seem to be from older translations and are often couched in Elizabethan English with sentence constructions that are a bit of a challenge to parse for modern readers. I had to re-read more than a few of them to absorb their meaning.
It may seem obvious that a book that encourages us to look to the past to find solutions for today’s problems might lean toward a conservative view of the world. But I must admit that thought didn’t occur to me until I was about half way through the book. And I wasn’t prepared for the emphasis on quotes that support the small government, trickle down, anti-abortion, pre-Trump-Republican viewpoint that becomes very clear as you progress through the quotations in this book.
That’s not to say that there aren’t many quotations in this book that, taken by themselves, don't convey modern political overtones. But May’s editorial intent is quite evident even if he himself speaks little in this collection. If you are already of a similar view of the world, this book will likely appeal to you more than it did to me.
For a different perspective on looking to the past for answers to today’s problems, here’s a quote not included in the book, from Leslie T. Chang, author of Factory Girls: “The past has been there all along, reminding us: This time--maybe, hopefully, against all odds, we will get it right.”
RATING: Two Stars ⭐⭐
NOTE: I was offered an ARC copy of this book on NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
February 6, 2023
The preface of this collection by thinkers introduces the reader to the idea behind this book while reminding us there is really nothing new under the sun. " While it may seem that our generation faces new and unique problems, despite many changes in technology and circumstances, humanity itself has changed little. For many of today’s problems, some remarkably similar situations have been met and overcome in the past."(Kindle Locations 35-36)
Michael May has compiled thoughts by people like, St. Paul, Cicero, Jesus, Darwin Marcus Aurelius et al to see if what they said may have some application for today.
For example, Aesop words gave me pause when I think that so many people are gauging friendship by the number of Facebook "friends" they have. "He that has many friends, has no friends". Æsop, c. 600 BC (Kindle Location 80)
However. the author is not just taking on social media. What do the writings of these thinks have to say about adolescence, fitness, death and dying?
For me this is a book I will use as a reference book rather than one to read through. I have occasion to do public speaking and these thoughts may grab the attention of the audience and maybe make me sound intelligent--nothing wrong with that as long as I give credit to the source.
I received a copy from the publisher through Netgalley.com with the expectation i would read it and give an honest review.
Michael MAY. Cicero on Social Media . Kindle Edition.
Michael May has compiled thoughts by people like, St. Paul, Cicero, Jesus, Darwin Marcus Aurelius et al to see if what they said may have some application for today.
For example, Aesop words gave me pause when I think that so many people are gauging friendship by the number of Facebook "friends" they have. "He that has many friends, has no friends". Æsop, c. 600 BC (Kindle Location 80)
However. the author is not just taking on social media. What do the writings of these thinks have to say about adolescence, fitness, death and dying?
For me this is a book I will use as a reference book rather than one to read through. I have occasion to do public speaking and these thoughts may grab the attention of the audience and maybe make me sound intelligent--nothing wrong with that as long as I give credit to the source.
I received a copy from the publisher through Netgalley.com with the expectation i would read it and give an honest review.
Michael MAY. Cicero on Social Media . Kindle Edition.
October 10, 2022
I really did not know what to expect with Cicero on Social Media, however, I was pleasantly entertained with the different quotes from famous philosophers, writers, and more as if they were tackling the problems of today's society...on Social Media. Who doesn't often see many quotes left on their Twitter feeds, Instagram stories, and Facebook walls that try to speak to the current political or social problem facing the world? Mike May has pulled in some of the "wise" quotes from historical figures as if they were currently on Social Media and trying to sway you to follow.
Different areas were tackled, such as Dieting, Faith, Politics, Parenting, and Death. I read this not cover to cover but by jumping around to the different topics, made easy on the Kindle. Some quotes were long and hard to slog through, but for the most part, the quotes were interesting.
Definitely give this "light" read a chance. Would make a good coffee table book!
Thank you to Micheal May and NetGalley for the digital ARC. The opinions expressed are my own.
Different areas were tackled, such as Dieting, Faith, Politics, Parenting, and Death. I read this not cover to cover but by jumping around to the different topics, made easy on the Kindle. Some quotes were long and hard to slog through, but for the most part, the quotes were interesting.
Definitely give this "light" read a chance. Would make a good coffee table book!
Thank you to Micheal May and NetGalley for the digital ARC. The opinions expressed are my own.
November 25, 2024
In Mark Twain’s Own Autobiography: The Chapters from the North American Review, Twain states “There is no such thing as a new idea. It is impossible. We simply take a lot of old ideas and put them into a sort of mental kaleidoscope. We give them a turn and they make new and curious combinations. We keep on turning and making new combinations indefinitely; but they are the same old pieces of colored glass that have been in use through all the ages.” With Cicero on Social Media, editor Mike May has taken these pieces and created a stained glass window through which to see the modern world. It is a book of quotations, and May relies on the reader to come to the same conclusions he did in linking the ideas to the modern topics. This isn’t always a sure bet. Less sure is that the reader will understand the historical context- or take the time to research the historical context- that prompted the contributors to make these statements. Context matters- especially when we try to make connections between events and issues hundreds of years and worlds apart.
October 17, 2022
Mike May has done an awesome job with his new book Cicero On Social Media with quotes from Darwin, Marcus Aurelius, Ralph Waldo Emerson and yes Cicero and many more. They not only have great sayings but also great put downs that if you know what you’re listening for are very funny. I love all languages and so I really enjoyed this book but even if you don’t you’ll still like this book it’s just more proof that people haven’t changed just trends in the way we speak. They have chapters on athletics making it through adolescence gossip the list goes on and on and it’s so enjoyable I’m so glad I got to read this book. Books like this are definitely up my alley and I thoroughly enjoyed this one. Kudos to Mike May for thinking of this what a great book! I received this book from NetGalley and the publisher but I am leaving this review voluntarily please forgive any mistakes as I am blind and dictate my review.
December 7, 2022
For me, this was a bit disappointing. Essentially simply a book of quotes from philosophers, essayists, scholars, and literary greats that have insights that relate to current issues -- friendship, politics, etc. I was expecting more commentary, but there is none. In the prologue, the editor explains that the quotations speak for themselves, and they do. I, however, would have appreciated some current commentary/explanation that would point out the similarities and differences for today's audience. If you're really into classical literature (Shakespeare, Emerson) or philosophers (Cicero, Plato) or biblical (Paul the Apostle, Martin Luther), then this is an inspirational book, but the outdated vocabulary and syntax will be difficult for the general audience. Yes, there were "AHA" moments, but I was looking for a bit more. Clearly, the word "Editor" on the cover should have been an indication. I just overlooked that bit.
December 9, 2022
Quick Summary: A book of quotes on various subjects
My Review: Cicero on Social Media by Mike May was, essentially, a book of quotes. With this book, readers are able to get insight on a number of topics by visiting the minds and words of various historical figures.
This work offered a multi-range of speakers from the ancient to the modern theorist. The book could be digested in one sitting, however, it would likely be better appreciated in more savory bite-sized portions.
My Final Say: While I did like the idea of this book, I confess that I was a little disappointed at the limited number of speakers. The quotes repeatedly came from the same men. I would have truly appreciated more diversity with the voices. I think the thoughtful inclusion of female voices would have been fresh and particularly interesting.
Rating: 3/5
Recommend: Yes
Audience: A
I voluntarily read this book. The words I have shared are my own. Thanks to the author, to publisher, and to NetGalley.
My Review: Cicero on Social Media by Mike May was, essentially, a book of quotes. With this book, readers are able to get insight on a number of topics by visiting the minds and words of various historical figures.
This work offered a multi-range of speakers from the ancient to the modern theorist. The book could be digested in one sitting, however, it would likely be better appreciated in more savory bite-sized portions.
My Final Say: While I did like the idea of this book, I confess that I was a little disappointed at the limited number of speakers. The quotes repeatedly came from the same men. I would have truly appreciated more diversity with the voices. I think the thoughtful inclusion of female voices would have been fresh and particularly interesting.
Rating: 3/5
Recommend: Yes
Audience: A
I voluntarily read this book. The words I have shared are my own. Thanks to the author, to publisher, and to NetGalley.
August 22, 2022
I don't know exactly what I was expecting with this book... but it wasn't what I got. I was intrigued by the title and (what I thought was) the topic. It wasn't really about social media and it was just quotes by many famous people. I love quotes. For this reason, I liked reading through the book. I was hoping for something more aimed at social media. You can find these quotes on any number of websites dedicated to quotes based upon certain topics.
Interesting book? Yes, for me.
Would I recommend it to others? Probably not.
Three stars because I like quotes, but I am afraid that most will be disappointed.
Interesting book? Yes, for me.
Would I recommend it to others? Probably not.
Three stars because I like quotes, but I am afraid that most will be disappointed.
August 31, 2022
Cicero on Social Media
By Michael May
Mr. May has produced here a compendium of quotations from the ancients through historical personages right up to John Locke and other more modern thinkers. There are quotes from Shakespeare, from Confucius, from Martin Luther, and John Milton, just to name a few.
I confess to getting a little bogged down in some of the lengthier quotes, but there were also some real gems such as:
"Men never do evil so completely and cheerfully as when they do it from religious conviction."
- Blaise Pascal
The book is worth a perusal. It will give you some universal ideas to contemplate.
By Michael May
Mr. May has produced here a compendium of quotations from the ancients through historical personages right up to John Locke and other more modern thinkers. There are quotes from Shakespeare, from Confucius, from Martin Luther, and John Milton, just to name a few.
I confess to getting a little bogged down in some of the lengthier quotes, but there were also some real gems such as:
"Men never do evil so completely and cheerfully as when they do it from religious conviction."
- Blaise Pascal
The book is worth a perusal. It will give you some universal ideas to contemplate.
September 29, 2022
I always liked books like this because it allows me to see what those in the past thought about everything, and in this book it is no different. I'm always amazed at how people in 2022 always think we are different from those from the past. We think we are smarter and more open minded, but books like," Cicero on Social Media," will prove them wrong because the issue we talk about taxes, politics, youth, religion etc. have all been said before and not just in the last decades but centuries ago. It's like they say, if you don't learn from the past, it repeats itself. And when you read this inspiring book you will be amazed at how similar are problems are with those people from the past and maybe it will make you wiser to know that and maybe its not the problems that need to change but how we approach the problems that need to change.
This is a terrific book., it will take time but well worth it.
I want to thank Micheal May and NetGalley for an advance copy of this inspirational book.
This is a terrific book., it will take time but well worth it.
I want to thank Micheal May and NetGalley for an advance copy of this inspirational book.
November 21, 2022
I found the title misleading, since this book contains quotes by many poets and philosophers on a variety of topics.
I believe most, if not all, quotes can be found in public domain, so nothing new, except the way the author grouped them by topic.
I would have preferred the author to add some commentary to each quote, and draw out the relevance to modern times, and to clarify the lesson contained in the quote.
I believe most, if not all, quotes can be found in public domain, so nothing new, except the way the author grouped them by topic.
I would have preferred the author to add some commentary to each quote, and draw out the relevance to modern times, and to clarify the lesson contained in the quote.
July 23, 2022
I loved this book. Sometimes you need a mental pick me up and this serves that purpose.
Ancient wisdom will always stand the test of time. And the way it is broken down into chapters one can just go directly to instead of searching for something you don’t even know you need, works perfectly.
This would make a great graduation gift-coming of age gift! It’s a bedside keeper.
Ancient wisdom will always stand the test of time. And the way it is broken down into chapters one can just go directly to instead of searching for something you don’t even know you need, works perfectly.
This would make a great graduation gift-coming of age gift! It’s a bedside keeper.
September 30, 2022
This book is a collection of thoughts from some of the greatest thinkers of the past. In the preface to this book the Editor reminds us that although a lot has changed over the years with technology and circumstance, humanity itself has changed little. We can learn from the past. Some of the topics covered are social media, friendship, exercise and the importance of being healthy, leadership, family, and faith, among others.
I enjoyed this book. I found that it wasn’t one I wanted to read all at once, it’s best taken in small bites, even skipping around to the different topics. I found there were some texts that I totally agreed with and saw as wisdom, and others that I thought were interesting, but maybe not something I’d want to put into practice. This is a great little book. #CiceroOnSocialMedia
I enjoyed this book. I found that it wasn’t one I wanted to read all at once, it’s best taken in small bites, even skipping around to the different topics. I found there were some texts that I totally agreed with and saw as wisdom, and others that I thought were interesting, but maybe not something I’d want to put into practice. This is a great little book. #CiceroOnSocialMedia
October 6, 2022
This collection of “Pearls for Pigs” is the obnoxious stocking stuffer for your favorite social media addict. Unfortunately, in its current form, it might just be an annoying present that will not bring any value to the recipient, who will obviously not read it. I'd re-edit it using pictures from famous influencers as illustrations of the selected passages. It also needs better cover art.
November 1, 2022
I enjoyed the style of this book, bringing the classics studies from my long past university days to the modern world of social media and strife. I felt this book was more like a digital coffee book that you read here and there and ponder and not as a straight forward novel. Thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for an ARC in exchange for an unbiased review. 4 out of 5 stars
September 24, 2022
This book is a unique collection of quotes & sparkles of wisdom. I found it informative. It is a short-read. I read it within a couple of hours.
Thanks to Netgalley, the author & publisher for this advance copy.
Thanks to Netgalley, the author & publisher for this advance copy.
September 25, 2022
This is a great little book of quotes from philosophers from the Ancient and Middle Ages that can be applied to problems we have in the modem world. This is one of those books one should carry around and read if there are any spare moments in the day.
October 15, 2022
I received this book in exchange for an honest review.
First of all, there were a lot of typos. Second of all, it had not much to do with Cicero, and nothing to do with social media.
If you want to read some quotes from different historical figures, I'd recommend reading it.
First of all, there were a lot of typos. Second of all, it had not much to do with Cicero, and nothing to do with social media.
If you want to read some quotes from different historical figures, I'd recommend reading it.
October 28, 2022
Thank you to NetGalley for a copy.
My first time reading from this author, and I enjoyed this book, the book is a collection of thoughts from some of the greatest thinkers of the past, a bunch of quotes.
For a quick pick me up and read. Give it a try!! Enjoy the quotes.
My first time reading from this author, and I enjoyed this book, the book is a collection of thoughts from some of the greatest thinkers of the past, a bunch of quotes.
For a quick pick me up and read. Give it a try!! Enjoy the quotes.
October 28, 2022
Thank you to NetGalley for a copy.
My first time reading from this author, and I enjoyed this book, the book is a collection of thoughts from some of the greatest thinkers of the past, a bunch of quotes.
For a quick pick me up and read. Give it a try!! Enjoy the quotes.
My first time reading from this author, and I enjoyed this book, the book is a collection of thoughts from some of the greatest thinkers of the past, a bunch of quotes.
For a quick pick me up and read. Give it a try!! Enjoy the quotes.
October 30, 2022
This is a book of quotes. Not quite what I was expecting. Some are entertaining, but there's no other dialog with the quotes. They're just there. I suppose I was looking for some additional narrative about the quotes.
October 8, 2023
Thank you Net Galley for an opportunity to read this book for free in return for an unbiased review.
This book is a series of quotes from ancient and not so ancient thinkers on topics such as friendships, health, faith, leadership, family, politics and death.
It is a bit choppy since it is all quotes without segue. Some quotes are long and some are short but it shows that we all think about the same things century after century.
It is a nice reminder of words of wisdom across the ages
This book is a series of quotes from ancient and not so ancient thinkers on topics such as friendships, health, faith, leadership, family, politics and death.
It is a bit choppy since it is all quotes without segue. Some quotes are long and some are short but it shows that we all think about the same things century after century.
It is a nice reminder of words of wisdom across the ages
April 13, 2023
A lovely little reminder that many modern problems are the same struggles humans have always faced, just set in a much different frame. Finding wisdom in the past is a tried and true method of inspiration and quelling that ever present feeling of being alone in your doubts and worries, and ‘Cicero on Social Media’ is no exception. As with other collections of its kind, this one is best enjoyed in bits and pieces as needed, as opposed to all in one swing. The succinct and organised format make it easy to search for relevant quotes for exactly the struggle you’re facing at any given time.
Thank you to Netgalley and Mike May for an opportunity to read an e-galley of this book in exchange for an honest review.
Thank you to Netgalley and Mike May for an opportunity to read an e-galley of this book in exchange for an honest review.
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