Self-Help - Motivational & Inspirational

How to Live a Good Life: Timeless Wisdom from Saints, Monks & Nuns

A beautifully curated treasury of seventy-five spiritual reflections, distilling historic wisdom into clear and meaningful guidance for modern life.

Responding to a renewed interest in spirituality and religion, this book brings together enduring quotes from religious figures of the past, in a form designed for contemporary readers.  

Seventy-five inspiring quotes arranged by theme invite exploration and reflection, with topics including happiness, relationships, nature, and aging.  

Drawn from philosophers, thinkers, and writers across the globe and throughout the Christian tradition, rather than the Bible itself, these lessons address enduring human questions with clarity and depth. 

Profiles of influential figures provide further context on their lives and ideas, including Ambrose of Milan, Thomas Aquinas, Catherine of Siena, John Wesley, and Joan of Arc. Elegant two-color illustration brings these inspiring figures to life, evoking the richly decorative Christian tradition, from stained glass windows to illuminated manuscripts. 

Together, the volume offers a rich resource for reflection and insight, presenting an accessible and meaningful way for readers to engage with spiritual thought in everyday life.

About The Author

Robert Keim is a writer, editor, and educator specializing in medieval and Renaissance culture. He teaches at the University of Kentucky and is currently completing a PhD on martyrdom in Shakespeare’s plays and poems. He also writes Via Mediaevalis, a Substack newsletter on medieval spirituality with more than 9,000 subscribers.

  • Publish Date: March 09, 2027
  • Format: Hardcover
  • Category: Self-Help - Motivational & Inspirational
  • Publisher: Rizzoli Universe
  • Trim Size: 6 x 8
  • Pages: 272
  • US Price: $24.95
  • CDN Price: $33.50
  • ISBN: 978-0-7893-4738-1