Book · 2009 · Sports & Recreation
To Hate Like This Is to Be Happy Forever
A Thoroughly Obsessive, Intermittently Uplifting, and Occasionally Unbiased Account of the Duke-North Carolina Basketball Rivalry
Why people recommend it
To Hate Like This Is to Be Happy Forever by Will Blythe is a non-fiction book that explores passionate sports fandom, specifically focusing on the intense rivalries of college basketball in the American South. During an episode of The Ezra Klein Show titled This Is Why People Hate the Government, released on August 25, 2026, guest Annie Lowrey mentioned the book during the conversation. While sharing her final reading recommendations with the audience, she brought up Will Blythe's work, identifying the exact title and author for listeners. Her mention served as a personal endorsement at the conclusion of her appearance on the podcast, directing the audience's attention toward Blythe's exploration of sports obsession and regional identity in America. The discussion highlighted the book as a notable work within the realm of cultural and sports commentary, capturing the specific intensity with which fans engage with collegiate athletics in the southern United States. Listeners tuning into the episode received the title as part of a curated selection of reading material highlighted by Lowrey during the interview.
Who recommended it
- Annie Lowrey Recommended
Annie Lowrey — 1 mention
“It is called to hate like this is to be happy forever by Will Bllythe.”