Book · 2017 · Juvenile literature
Her Right Foot
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Actually, the funny thing is, the reason I decided to write the piece is that I was reading a book to my kids. Dave Eggers wrote a children's book called "Her Right Foot" about the Statue of Liberty.
Ryan Holiday · The Rich Roll Podcast · Oct 2021 Listen at 1:55:36 Why people recommend it
Her Right Foot is an engaging children's book by Dave Eggers that explores the fascinating history and symbolic meaning behind the Statue of Liberty. Ryan Holiday recommended this work across multiple podcast appearances, highlighting its unique charm. On The Daily Stoic, Holiday casually asked his audience if they had experienced the book, drawing listeners into its narrative world. Later, during an appearance on The Rich Roll Podcast, Holiday elaborated on his personal connection to the story. He shared that the inspiration for one of his own writing projects actually struck while he was reading the book aloud to his children. Holiday explained that Eggers's book specifically focuses on the lesser-known detail that the iconic Statue of Liberty is not merely standing still, but is actually depicted in the middle of taking a deliberate step forward, symbolizing a welcoming motion towards the world. Through these discussions, Holiday emphasized how a simple children's story could spark deep curiosity and creative output for adult readers, making it a delightful recommendation for families and curious minds alike seeking a fresh perspective on a widely recognized American monument.
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Ryan Holiday Actually, the funny thing is, the reason I decided to write the piece is that I was reading a book to my ki… 2
“Have you read Her Right Foot by Dave Edgars?”
“Actually, the funny thing is, the reason I decided to write the piece is that I was reading a book to my kids. Dave Eggers wrote a children's book called "Her Right Foot" about the Statue of Liberty.”
Other mentions (4: passing, ad reads, own books)
“yeah there's um a lot of stuff kind of ended up getting stacked within about a year time frame and uh even though some of these things were done years ago but yeah the first one is uh her right foot”
“well in the case of her right foot that actually was intended to come out later but was moved up for reasons of timeliness because this is a book that I think has an important and timely message”
“you talk about in the book how the symbol of the torch and the crown and the robes and you know all of this has sort of been discussed but you call your book her right foot for a reason what is it that people don't notice about the Statue of Liberty's right foot”
“the two books again are ungrateful mammals and a children's book her WR foot both by Dave Edgars and her right foot with illustrations by Sha Harris as you mentioned earlier you have a non-fiction more narrative book coming out next year”