However as a person coming from a different tradition, it becomes obvious that the rules mentioned in the book and the justification provided for them can be arrived at through any sufficiently ancient text, such as the Gita. The Biblical stories thus interpreted become not historical but metaphorical. Albeit one written by a psychologist using the framework of Jungian Archetypes. But the book is also a commentary on the Bible. From the importance of standing up straight (symbolizing facing the world willingly) to doing what is meaningful instead of expedient, to taking care of yourself to allow kids (and those dependent upon you) to take risks and build their own strengths, the book provides rules for facing life with all it's suffering and complexity. This is a good book with 12 rules that encourage s people to take responsibility of themselves, their family, their community and may be even the world.
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