Have you thought about giving an audiobook as a last-minute present?
How to send "How to Think Like Socrates" as a Christmas gift via Audible
You can now send the audiobook of How to Think Like Socrates to someone as a Christmas present via Audible. This can be done either by printing gift card or by scheduling an email to be sent to them with the link at a time of your choosing. You also have the option to include a personal message.
I have narrated all of my audiobooks myself, including this one, which was recorded at a studio in Montreal. It was a team effort: Patrice, the sound engineer; Gordon, the audio director; Lalya, my Greek classicist and pronunciation coach; and myself — we all did our level best to make the story of Socrates really come alive for you in this recording. So we’re all heartened to see that the first batch of reviews have been a straight-run of five star ratings.
Audiobooks provide a convenient way to send a gift to someone regardless of where they live. You can even schedule exactly when you want the recipient to get it in their inbox — it can reach them on Christmas morning, if you want. The links in this email are for the US version but you can easily do the same thing from audible in other countries, including the UK, Canada, and Australia.
This book is Whispersync compatible, which means you can switch seamlessly between reading a the Kindle version and listening to the audiobook, as your progress will be tracked across both.
Early Reviews of the Audiobook
Brilliant Teacher of CBT and Socrates! I've learned more about CBT from Donald J. Robertson than in all my years in grad school. The way he weaves the story of Socrates and CBT together is a joy to listen to. If you haven't heard him talk about the book's release on several podcasts, you should also look around and check them out. To listen to him riff on Socrates and CBT is like being at the table with someone brilliant and getting a chance to soak up the conversation. The back story on Socrates alone opened my eyes to the richness of this historic and beautiful tale of a man who died for what he believed in. Donald J. Robertson is a fantastic writer and storyteller with an incredible voice. Bravo! — Anonymous Reviewer
Batting 1,000. As with How to Think Like a Roman Emperor I end the book in tears. A beautiful telling of the life and times of Socrates. Robertson’s interpretation of Socrates’ interactions with friends and colleagues adds a richness and depth to a man we don’t have absolute certainty about. Many of Socrates’ personal experiences and his personal conversations have been lost to time. Robertson’s telling is the sequel to How to Think Like a Roman Emperor we didn’t know we needed. — Anonymous Reviewer
Bringing Socrates to life. Socrates is the antidote to the fear of “stoic bros.” Is the situation your problem or your view of the situation your problem? Irrational fears, seeing things how they truly are, being authentically authentic. That’s Socrates! — Anonymous Reviewer
Great reading voice, Presentation of insights engaging. When I read Donald J. Robertson’s How to Think like a Roman Emperor. It brought these concepts into a format that I could grasp but also would be excited to apply practically. This title exceeded that absorption while in addition making me grow to love and cry during the swan song. In our present times I recommend this book to bring forward the next great statesman to lead in our precious democracy. — Anonymous Reviewer
Very good! A great narrative and detailed biography. Enough high level info on modern CBT. All round very easy listen nad I learned a great deal. Would highly recommend. — Anonymous Reviewer
Outstanding Narration, accessible biography and amazing cognitive strategies all in one wonderful book! There are so many things to like about this delightful book. Much like his excellent text, How to Think like a Roman Emperor, Robertson’s Socrates book does it all. I have spent the year studying philosophy. I feel I have a much better understanding of Socrates’ dialogues after reading this book. Then from other historic texts. Robertson is such an incredible writer. I feel like I’m in the room with these historical figures. I hesitate to call this a self help book, but the reader will learn cognitive strategies to improve their thinking and processing. Sections of the book are meditative. That is what make the audible edition so special. Bravo Donald Robertson on another winner! — Larry W. Patrick
