What started as simple bedtime stories for a four-year-old girl turned into a profound exploration of life's greatest mystery: What does it mean to be a good person?
​Inspired by a daughter's curiosity, this story dives into the ancient world of Socrates, Xenophon, and the great Stoic masters. It moves beyond the desire for material wealth—jewelry, food, and houses—to seek the only true 'good' that exists within us: Wisdom and Bravery.
​Through a series of engaging anecdotes and life-altering questions, "The Wisdom of Shadows" bridges the gap between ancient philosophy and modern living. It is not just a book of lessons, but a guide to finding a role model in an age of chaos. Discover how the secret of wisdom lies not in having all the answers, but in having the courage to ask the right questions.

A few years ago, when my daughter Poppy was four, she began asking me to tell her stories. I didn't know any children's stories, so I told her what came to mind: Greek myths, stories about heroes and philosophers


Chapter 1 - think like Roman empire