THE PERFECT READ FOR TROUBLED TIMES From the bestselling author of The Story of the British
Isles in 100 Places comes this inspiring and beautifully written meditation on the wisdom
inherited from our ancestors. For all we have gained in the modern world simple peace of mind
is hard to find. In a time that is increasingly fraught with complexity and conflict we are
told that our wellbeing relies on remaining as present as possible. But what if the key to
being present lies in the past? In Wisdom of the Ancients Neil Oliver takes us back in time
to grab hold of the ideas buried in forgotten cultures and early civilizations. From Laetoli
footprints in Tanzania to Keralan rituals stone circles and cave paintings Oliver takes us on
a global journey through antiquity. A master storyteller drawing on immense knowledge of our
ancient past he distils this wisdom into twelve messages that have endured the test of time
and invites us to consider how these might apply to our lives today. The result is powerful and
inspirational moving and profound.
