Why people recommend it
The Looming Tower by Lawrence Wright is a comprehensive investigative history that traces the events leading up to the September 11 attacks and the rise of Al-Qaeda. Scott Horton recommended the book during an appearance on the Lex Fridman Podcast in an episode released on June 26, 2025. While participating in a wide-ranging debate concerning Middle Eastern politics, nuclear weapons, and international conflicts, Horton suggested that listeners read Wright's Pulitzer Prize-winning work to gain essential historical context on the subject.
Who recommended it
- Scott Horton Recommended
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Recommended
“Or you could read "The Looming Tower," by Lawrence Wright”