Questions About The Wisdom of Insecurity: A Message for an Age of Anxiety

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Lee I read this book in my late teens and in my forties,and now again in my late sixties. I'm gaining on the bastard.
Peace…moreI read this book in my late teens and in my forties,and now again in my late sixties. I'm gaining on the bastard.
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Is the second edition just a reprint or a new edition? Should I buy the cheaper first edition?

Johnny Without stating what exact editions you're talking about, it's impossible to know. That said, if you don't have an articulable reason for buying one v…moreWithout stating what exact editions you're talking about, it's impossible to know. That said, if you don't have an articulable reason for buying one version or another, just but the cheapest - you might not like the book, after all. Or better yet, visit your local library and check out a nice hardcover edition for free.(less)

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I'm not sure what have written down in this book but I want to read it since it's to be said that one of the famous book of Alan Watts. Can I read it now?

Johnny You can do whatever you want, buddy.

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Johnny Click the Amazon link... and buy it.

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I'm currently exploring books to help me understand ego, arrogance, and entitlement - as I suffer with this. I asked ChatGPT "what books would you recommend I read to help me understand my ego? ego in the sense of arrogance and entitlement." - would you say this book is a worthwhile read for my cause?

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