Clay Newman hit rock bottom at a young age and overcame his trial through a long process of self-discovery. At the age of twenty-four, he rejected the advice of psychiatrists and the help of antidepressants. He embarked on a solitary journey that lasted seven years and took him to Latin America, Africa, and Asia, in search of experiences that would transform him and valuable knowledge that would give a new meaning to his life.

The so-called Western world has never had such an abundance of material things, yet also such existential and spiritual anxiety, which often leads us to excessive intake of medication, antidepressants, and more. This book is aimed at those of us who want to understand the nature and causes of our suffering.

With the help of Stoic philosophy, we can all learn to live a good, happy life. This is what Clay Newman advocates, emphasizing values such as humility, self-awareness, acceptance, compassion, and trust—values that are integral to human nature.