Sailing home: using the wisdom of Homer's Odyssey to navigate life's perils and pitfalls
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Oberlin Regional - Adult Non-Fiction
294.3 FISCH
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Published:
New York : Free Press, 2008.
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Book
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First Free Press hardcover edition.
Physical Desc:
x, 234 pages ; 22 cm
Language:
English
ISBN:
9781416560210, 1416560211
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Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages [231 - [235]).
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Reveals the universal lessons that can be found in the epic, explaining how Odysseus's struggles can teach readers about living a life of purpose, managing dynamic relationships, and distinguishing between truth and deception.
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Fischer, N. (2008). Sailing home: using the wisdom of Homer's Odyssey to navigate life's perils and pitfalls. First Free Press hardcover edition. New York, Free Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)Fischer, Norman, 1946-. 2008. Sailing Home: Using the Wisdom of Homer's Odyssey to Navigate Life's Perils and Pitfalls. New York, Free Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)Fischer, Norman, 1946-, Sailing Home: Using the Wisdom of Homer's Odyssey to Navigate Life's Perils and Pitfalls. New York, Free Press, 2008.
MLA Citation (style guide)Fischer, Norman. Sailing Home: Using the Wisdom of Homer's Odyssey to Navigate Life's Perils and Pitfalls. First Free Press hardcover edition. New York, Free Press, 2008.
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