Skip to main content
book cover for The Odyssey Mindset

The Odyssey Mindset

7 Timeless Lessons on Strength, Resilience, and the Power of Purpose

You must sign in to see if this title is available for request. Sign In or Register Now

Send NetGalley books directly to your Kindle or Kindle app


1

To read on a Kindle or Kindle app, please add kindle@netgalley.com as an approved email address to receive files in your Amazon account. Click here for step-by-step instructions.

2

Also find your Kindle email address within your Amazon account, and enter it here.

Pub Date Jul 07 2026 | Archive Date Jul 14 2026


Talking about this book? Use #TheOdysseyMindset #NetGalley. More hashtag tips!


Description

Seven essential life lessons from The Odyssey—a timeless story of grit, resilience, and staying true to your purpose.

Who are you? Who do you want to become? How do you treat others, and what truly matters? The Odyssey Mindset transforms the ancient wisdom of Homer's epic into a practical, reassuring toolkit for modern life. Each of the seven lessons pairs a moment from Odysseus's journey with clear, relatable insights and actionable strategies you can use every day.

Drawing on her unique expertise as both an Oxford-trained classicist and a clinical psychologist, Dr. Sam Akbar guides readers through Odysseus's voyage from Troy to Ithaca—and the deeper, psychological journey toward self-knowledge that underpins it.

Wherever you find yourself on your own path, The Odyssey Mindset offers timeless guidance to help you face challenges, stay the course, and move toward the life you want.

Seven essential life lessons from The Odyssey—a timeless story of grit, resilience, and staying true to your purpose.

Who are you? Who do you want to become? How do you treat others, and what truly...


Available Editions

EDITION Paperback
ISBN 9781464298769
PRICE $17.99 (USD)
PAGES 224

Available on NetGalley

NetGalley Reader (EPUB)
NetGalley Shelf App (EPUB)
Send to Kindle (EPUB)
Send to Kobo (EPUB)
Download (EPUB)