Samuel Davis

Astonishing in both depth and simplicity, Dr. Peterson takes complex psychological ideas and condescends them down into simple and practical tools that can be applied to everyday life by the common man (or woman). Starting each chapter with an easily remembered maxim, such as: "Make Friends with People Who Want the Best for You", Dr. Peterson then takes his years of experience as a professional psychologist and college professor, history, science mythology, case studies, and personal insights to create a solid background for each of the twelve principles he includes before finishing each chapter with summarized and readily usable version of each big idea. At times humorous, intellectual, fun, personable, and rubber-meets-the-road realistic, Dr. Peterson comes across as that favorite college professor that we all fondly remember, or wish we would have had. "12 Rules for Life" is a handy roadmap for navigating the many challenges of a chaotic world and finding your own personal mission and meaning in life.