What does everyone in the modern world need to know? Renowned psychologistJordan B. Peterson’s answer to this most difficult of questions uniquelycombines the hard-won truths of ancient tradition with the stunningrevelations of cutting-edge scientific research.Humorous, surprising, and informative, Dr. Peterson tells us why skateboardingboys and girls must be left alone, what terrible fate awaits those whocriticize too easily, and why you should always pet a cat when you meet one onthe street.What does the nervous system of the lowly lobster have to tell us aboutstanding up straight (with our shoulders back) and about success in life? Whydid ancient Egyptians worship the capacity to pay careful attention as thehighest of gods? What dreadful paths do people tread when they becomeresentful, arrogant, and vengeful? Dr. Peterson journeys broadly, discussingdiscipline, freedom, adventure, and responsibility, distilling the world’swisdom into 12 practical and profound rules for life. 12 Rules for Lifeshatters the modern commonplaces of science, faith, and human nature whiletransforming and ennobling the mind and spirit of its listeners.