Following the 12 Rules for Life, the global bestseller that helped millions of readers find the antidote to the chaos of modern life, top thinker and clinical psychologist Dr. Jordan B. Peterson returns with Beyond Order. In his highly anticipated new book, Dr. Peterson digs even deeper, emphasizing that part of the meaning of life lies beyond the borders of what we know and can control, and that the secret lies in our adaptation to a world governed by constant change.

While excessive chaos may threaten us with uncertainty, excessive order can lead to a lack of curiosity and creative vitality. Beyond Order calls us to balance between the two fundamental principles of reality – order and chaos – and reveals the deeper meaning we can discover on the path that separates these principles.

In times of instability and insecurity, Dr. Peterson reminds us that the lessons from psychology, philosophy, and the most significant myths of the world are inexhaustible sources of strength for each of us. Drawing on the universal truths of ancient wisdom and the deep personal lessons of his own life, Jordan B. Peterson offers us 12 more rules to courageously guide us toward a meaningful life.

REVIEWS

“Thousands of readers have written to Peterson that he helped them find meaning in life. How many authors can claim the same?” – Christina Patterson, Sunday Times

“Jordan Peterson speaks about the insights that will help us find our way. The path he suggests may not be politically correct, but it contains a profound lesson: our lives have meaning.” – Peggy Noonan, Wall Street Journal

“Peterson may seem harsh, but he is an idealist — and for millions of young people, he proves to be the perfect antidote to emotional abuse and the guilt in which they are raised.” – David Brooks, The New York Times

“Jordan Peterson is a unique personal trainer of the soul.” – Oliver Burkeman, Guardian

“Peterson is one of the few prominent figures willing to confront the fundamental questions of existence: What is the meaning of life? What kind of personal journey gives meaning to our existence?” – Helen Lewis, The Atlantic

“According to Peterson, gratitude is ‘something in which you can find part of the antidote to the abyss and darkness.’ He has seen the abyss. And he emerged from it as a compassionate, active, intelligent, and successful guardian of mutual understanding.” – Lucy Kellaway, Financial Times