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Beyond Order

Written by: Jordan B. Peterson
Narrated by: Jordan B. Peterson
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Publisher's Summary

The highly anticipated sequel to the global best seller 12 Rules for Life.

In 12 Rules for Life, acclaimed public thinker and clinical psychologist Jordan B. Peterson offered an antidote to the chaos in our lives: eternal truths applied to modern anxieties. His insights have helped millions and resonated powerfully around the world.

Now in his long-awaited sequel, Peterson goes further, showing that part of life's meaning comes from reaching out into the domain beyond what we know, and adapting to an ever-transforming world. While an excess of chaos threatens us with uncertainty, an excess of order leads to a lack of curiosity and creative vitality. Beyond Order therefore calls on us to balance the two fundamental principles of reality - order and chaos - and reveals the profound meaning that can be found on the path that divides them.

In times of instability and suffering, Peterson reminds us that there are sources of strength on which we can all draw: insights borrowed from psychology, philosophy, and humanity's greatest myths and stories. Drawing on the hard-won truths of ancient wisdom, as well as deeply personal lessons from his own life and clinical practice, Peterson offers 12 new principles to guide listeners towards a more courageous, truthful, and meaningful life.

©2021 Jordan B. Peterson (P)2021 Random House Canada

What the critics say

Beyond Order is a hybrid of genres. It offers a series of essays on how to live responsibly and productively, but Peterson goes way beyond self-help bromides, drawing on cases from his clinical practice to illuminate errors that people are prone to make and the outcomes they can expect from choosing one course of action over another.” (Book and Film Globe, US)

“[Jordan Peterson] is a serious person and is genuinely engaged in trying to improve the lives of his readers and patients. Much of his advice is both valuable and, occasionally, even beautiful.... Peterson’s call to responsibility, to depth, to seriousness, and to fidelity are welcome and powerful.” (Los Angeles Review of Books)

“We live in a time when so many young (and not so young) people feel lost . . . Mr. Peterson talks about the attitudes that will help find the path. It is not a politically correct or officially approved path, but it is an intensely practical and yet heightened one: This life you’re living has meaning.”—PEGGY NOONAN, Wall Street Journal

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Another excellent book!!

I thoroughly enjoyed this book. I may have even liked it more than the first 12 rules, which was excellent as well. Perhaps more of the rules spoke to me at this point of my life, as it brought much clarity to me through deep thought and introspection. I am amazed by what Dr. Peterson has been able to accomplish in this book while up against the many struggles he's been through the last few years.

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You need this book.

I absolutely love what this man is doing. Since I began listening to JBP, my speech has become more accurate and more defined. Anything that improves my aim/spoken truth is something worth considering! I am forever in debt to you're work and despite people misunderstanding you, you act out all you're own rules to the best of you're ability.

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Great work by Peterson

I love Peterson's work. I think whether you like this book or the first 12 rules for life more, will depend on your own faults and short comings or things that you personally need to address. That being said, I loved this book more than the first one. A mixture of the rules relating to personal issues I have trouble with and the telling and analysis of mythologies and stories such as Harry Potter and Sleeping Beauty that Peterson does so well, made this book a fantastic listen! Enjoy!

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Great Book

Very much enjoyed this one. Really made me think about a lot of things in my own life, and how to do better going forwards.

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You'll need to go back and read 12 rules for life

This is a great book and a compliment to the pervious book. Highly recommend it.

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Another great book!

A lot of what he said has made me look at my life and relationships in it in a different light. Every chapter was relatable, every story was masterfully worded. I am not at all religious but found worth in the bible stories he recounted to prove his points. Great read.

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Wonderful

I thoroughly enjoy everything Dr.Peterson puts out. Thank you for yet another book that will undoubtedly change the life of many people(me included).

You’re what we need in these trying times.

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JP saved my life!

If you take these lessons you can live a happy fulfilling life. It sounds too simple but nobody has been able to put into words the way the world works like this man :)

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Amazingly Insightful!!

I have read all his books now and continue to listen to his Podcasts and lectures with the utmost attention.
I will continue to clean my room and take on more responsibility in my life to the degree that I can manage. Thank you for putting your wisdom on paper so that we can all benefit from your experiences and extended knowledge.
All the best to your family and friends who have helped you to complete this masterpiece.

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Brilliant. A Must Listen.

The world would be a better place if we followed Dr. JBP advice. Let's hope we can get there.

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