--- product_id: 343403832 title: "The Art of Living: The Cardinal Virtues and the Freedom to Love" price: "24567CFA" currency: XOF in_stock: true reviews_count: 10 url: https://www.desertcart.sn/products/343403832-the-art-of-living-the-cardinal-virtues-and-the-freedom store_origin: SN region: Senegal --- # 4.8/5 star rating from 273 reviews Top 500 in Catholicism books Engaging, easy-to-read style The Art of Living: The Cardinal Virtues and the Freedom to Love **Price:** 24567CFA **Availability:** βœ… In Stock ## Summary > πŸ“– Unlock the freedom to love and lead with timeless virtues! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Art of Living: The Cardinal Virtues and the Freedom to Love - **How much does it cost?** 24567CFA with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.sn](https://www.desertcart.sn/products/343403832-the-art-of-living-the-cardinal-virtues-and-the-freedom) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - β€’ **Trusted Bestseller:** Join thousands who rated it 4.8 stars and made it a top Catholicism read. - β€’ **Inclusive & Universal:** Rooted in Christian and Greek philosophy, accessible to all seeking personal growth. - β€’ **Deep Reflection & Community:** Perfect for personal meditation or sparking meaningful group discussions. - β€’ **Practical Life Skills for Leaders:** Master self-control, decision-making, and relationship-building with actionable guidance. - β€’ **Timeless Wisdom, Modern Relevance:** Discover classical virtues that shape success and happiness in today’s world. ## Overview The Art of Living by Edward Sri is a bestselling, highly rated book that connects classical virtues with practical life skills. It offers clear, engaging insights into self-mastery, relationships, and personal growth, appealing to readers seeking meaningful, time-tested wisdom beyond fleeting self-help trends. ## Description In this new book by bestselling author, Edward Sri, we discover the close connection between growing in the virtues and growing in friendship and community with others. A consummate teacher, Dr. Sri leads us through the virtues with engaging examples and an uncanny ability to anticipate and answer our most pressing questions. Dr. Sri shows us in his inimitable, easy-to-read style, that the virtues are the basic life skills we need to give the best of ourselves to God and to the people in our lives. In short, the practice of the virtues give us the freedom to love. Review: Needs to be read and re-read until virtue is second-nature - I first listened to this book on the Formed app, but I'm the kind of person who likes to stop reading and think things over as I read. If I just listen, I find myself thinking through what I've just heard, while the recording goes on and I miss things. So I bought the book (twice) and I'm very glad I did. I found this book wonderfully engaging on a topic that many people probably think of as stuffy and old-fashioned. Dr Sri's book is written in such a clear, practical, useful way that I am using as the basis of discussion for a women's group that meets monthly. I've also recommended it to friends and have given a second copy to a priest. There are so many books in the 'self-help' section and so many 'influencers' out there trying to tell you that if you do this or that, follow this program or get that app, declutter, dead-lift, fast, meditate their way, you will form the habits of a good life. They are all reinventing the wheel, and stripping it down to a few spokes and scraps of rubber. None of them can improve on the classical, time-tested life of simple virtue. If you want to live life WELL, make decisions WELL, live relationships WELL, be the kind of person that other people admire, be a father or mother whose children respect you and want to imitate you, this book has what you need. If you want to raise your children to make good decisions, to be able to practice self-control and deferred gratification (which research shows leads to much happier, more successful adulthood), then the key is consciously practicing the four virtues in this book, talking about them to your children, and helping your children know which virtues they need to work on or put into action in different situations. If you are put off by the fact that the author is a Catholic and the virtues are Christian, you can also find the same virtues in classical Greek philosophy, so no worries if Christianity is a big, scary bogey-man to you: this is human wisdom, not religious dogma, and everyone can benefit from it. Review: Purchased Two - I bought this on Audible and it was so good that I bought a hard copy. It is excellent! The books gives excellent practical advice intertwined with the author's experiences from his life and and the wisdom of the Saints in a way that is not too heavy-handed. It is an easy read, concise and full of wisdom and practical applications as well as ideas for meditation that can help people to do a deep dive into their examine. It is one of those books I wish I had on hand early on in my spiritual journey and it is rich enough for me to appreciate many years into it as well. The Church needs more books like this. ## Features - The Art of Living: The Cardinal Virtues and the Freedom to Love ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #67,975 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #479 in Catholicism (Books) #1,502 in Christian Theology (Books) #2,332 in Christian Spiritual Growth (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.8 out of 5 stars 273 Reviews | ## Images ![The Art of Living: The Cardinal Virtues and the Freedom to Love - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61X8DFFWRAL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Media Format** options. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Needs to be read and re-read until virtue is second-nature *by D***R on November 22, 2025* I first listened to this book on the Formed app, but I'm the kind of person who likes to stop reading and think things over as I read. If I just listen, I find myself thinking through what I've just heard, while the recording goes on and I miss things. So I bought the book (twice) and I'm very glad I did. I found this book wonderfully engaging on a topic that many people probably think of as stuffy and old-fashioned. Dr Sri's book is written in such a clear, practical, useful way that I am using as the basis of discussion for a women's group that meets monthly. I've also recommended it to friends and have given a second copy to a priest. There are so many books in the 'self-help' section and so many 'influencers' out there trying to tell you that if you do this or that, follow this program or get that app, declutter, dead-lift, fast, meditate their way, you will form the habits of a good life. They are all reinventing the wheel, and stripping it down to a few spokes and scraps of rubber. None of them can improve on the classical, time-tested life of simple virtue. If you want to live life WELL, make decisions WELL, live relationships WELL, be the kind of person that other people admire, be a father or mother whose children respect you and want to imitate you, this book has what you need. If you want to raise your children to make good decisions, to be able to practice self-control and deferred gratification (which research shows leads to much happier, more successful adulthood), then the key is consciously practicing the four virtues in this book, talking about them to your children, and helping your children know which virtues they need to work on or put into action in different situations. If you are put off by the fact that the author is a Catholic and the virtues are Christian, you can also find the same virtues in classical Greek philosophy, so no worries if Christianity is a big, scary bogey-man to you: this is human wisdom, not religious dogma, and everyone can benefit from it. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Purchased Two *by J***W on February 20, 2025* I bought this on Audible and it was so good that I bought a hard copy. It is excellent! The books gives excellent practical advice intertwined with the author's experiences from his life and and the wisdom of the Saints in a way that is not too heavy-handed. It is an easy read, concise and full of wisdom and practical applications as well as ideas for meditation that can help people to do a deep dive into their examine. It is one of those books I wish I had on hand early on in my spiritual journey and it is rich enough for me to appreciate many years into it as well. The Church needs more books like this. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ An excellent guide for a satisfied mind *by D***. on September 2, 2025* This is a delightful book about the cardinal virtues and how they free a person from himself (or herself) and its constant drives to glorify itself -- instead of being able to appreciate the goodness of life -- because of these constant drives. ## Frequently Bought Together - The Art of Living: The Cardinal Virtues and the Freedom to Love - Boundaries Updated and Expanded Edition: When to Say Yes, How to Say No To Take Control of Your Life - Friendship and the Fathers: How the Early Church Evangelized --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - πŸ›’ **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** β€” Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** β€” Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - πŸ’° **No Hidden Fees** β€” All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - πŸ”„ **15-Day Free Returns** β€” Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - πŸ”’ **Secure Payments** β€” Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** β€” Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.sn/products/343403832-the-art-of-living-the-cardinal-virtues-and-the-freedom](https://www.desertcart.sn/products/343403832-the-art-of-living-the-cardinal-virtues-and-the-freedom) --- *Product available on Desertcart Senegal* *Store origin: SN* *Last updated: 2026-09-24*