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# The Art of Living: The Cardinal Virtues and the Freedom to Love

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Review: Purchased Two - I bought this on Audible and it was so good that I bought a hard copy. It is excellent! The books gives excellent practical advice intertwined with the author's experiences from his life and and the wisdom of the Saints in a way that is not too heavy-handed. It is an easy read, concise and full of wisdom and practical applications as well as ideas for meditation that can help people to do a deep dive into their examine. It is one of those books I wish I had on hand early on in my spiritual journey and it is rich enough for me to appreciate many years into it as well. The Church needs more books like this.
Review: Needs to be read and re-read until virtue is second-nature - I first listened to this book on the Formed app, but I'm the kind of person who likes to stop reading and think things over as I read. If I just listen, I find myself thinking through what I've just heard, while the recording goes on and I miss things. So I bought the book (twice) and I'm very glad I did. I found this book wonderfully engaging on a topic that many people probably think of as stuffy and old-fashioned. Dr Sri's book is written in such a clear, practical, useful way that I am using as the basis of discussion for a women's group that meets monthly. I've also recommended it to friends and have given a second copy to a priest. There are so many books in the 'self-help' section and so many 'influencers' out there trying to tell you that if you do this or that, follow this program or get that app, declutter, dead-lift, fast, meditate their way, you will form the habits of a good life. They are all reinventing the wheel, and stripping it down to a few spokes and scraps of rubber. None of them can improve on the classical, time-tested life of simple virtue. If you want to live life WELL, make decisions WELL, live relationships WELL, be the kind of person that other people admire, be a father or mother whose children respect you and want to imitate you, this book has what you need. If you want to raise your children to make good decisions, to be able to practice self-control and deferred gratification (which research shows leads to much happier, more successful adulthood), then the key is consciously practicing the four virtues in this book, talking about them to your children, and helping your children know which virtues they need to work on or put into action in different situations. If you are put off by the fact that the author is a Catholic and the virtues are Christian, you can also find the same virtues in classical Greek philosophy, so no worries if Christianity is a big, scary bogey-man to you: this is human wisdom, not religious dogma, and everyone can benefit from it.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Best Sellers Rank | #43,932 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #197 in Catholicism (Books) #608 in Christian Theology (Books) #1,272 in Christian Spiritual Growth (Books) |
| Customer Reviews | 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (255) |
| Dimensions  | 5.5 x 0.69 x 8.25 inches |
| ISBN-10  | 195093926X |
| ISBN-13  | 978-1950939268 |
| Item Weight  | 2.31 pounds |
| Language  | English |
| Print length  | 200 pages |
| Publication date  | June 15, 2021 |
| Publisher  | Augustine Institute - Ignatius Press |

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Purchased Two
*by J***W on February 20, 2025*

I bought this on Audible and it was so good that I bought a hard copy. It is excellent! The books gives excellent practical advice intertwined with the author's experiences from his life and and the wisdom of the Saints in a way that is not too heavy-handed. It is an easy read, concise and full of wisdom and practical applications as well as ideas for meditation that can help people to do a deep dive into their examine. It is one of those books I wish I had on hand early on in my spiritual journey and it is rich enough for me to appreciate many years into it as well. The Church needs more books like this.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Needs to be read and re-read until virtue is second-nature
*by D***R on November 22, 2025*

I first listened to this book on the Formed app, but I'm the kind of person who likes to stop reading and think things over as I read. If I just listen, I find myself thinking through what I've just heard, while the recording goes on and I miss things. So I bought the book (twice) and I'm very glad I did. I found this book wonderfully engaging on a topic that many people probably think of as stuffy and old-fashioned. Dr Sri's book is written in such a clear, practical, useful way that I am using as the basis of discussion for a women's group that meets monthly. I've also recommended it to friends and have given a second copy to a priest. There are so many books in the 'self-help' section and so many 'influencers' out there trying to tell you that if you do this or that, follow this program or get that app, declutter, dead-lift, fast, meditate their way, you will form the habits of a good life. They are all reinventing the wheel, and stripping it down to a few spokes and scraps of rubber. None of them can improve on the classical, time-tested life of simple virtue. If you want to live life WELL, make decisions WELL, live relationships WELL, be the kind of person that other people admire, be a father or mother whose children respect you and want to imitate you, this book has what you need. If you want to raise your children to make good decisions, to be able to practice self-control and deferred gratification (which research shows leads to much happier, more successful adulthood), then the key is consciously practicing the four virtues in this book, talking about them to your children, and helping your children know which virtues they need to work on or put into action in different situations. If you are put off by the fact that the author is a Catholic and the virtues are Christian, you can also find the same virtues in classical Greek philosophy, so no worries if Christianity is a big, scary bogey-man to you: this is human wisdom, not religious dogma, and everyone can benefit from it.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ An excellent guide for a satisfied mind
*by D***. on September 2, 2025*

This is a delightful book about the cardinal virtues and how they free a person from himself (or herself) and its constant drives to glorify itself -- instead of being able to appreciate the goodness of life -- because of these constant drives.

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