Carpe Diem
Seizing the Day in a Distracted World
"Brilliant. One of those rare books that forces you to ask what the hell you're doing with your life."
--George Monbiot, The Guardian
**One of Forbes' 13 Best Books for Summer 2017**
We've all heard the saying "seize the day." But what does it really mean--and how can we use it to jumpstart our lives? In the age of distraction, carpe diem is more essential than ever, and yet many of us simply don't employ it in our lives.
In this thought-provoking and empowering book, cultural writer Roman Krznaric unpacks the history, philosophy, and modern-day applications of "seizing the day" and delivers a rousing call to action for anyone who wants to improve their lives--or our world.
Carpe Diem is a far-ranging read, drawing on…