Why people recommend it
Untold History of the United States by Oliver Stone and Peter Kuznick offers a critical, revisionist examination of American foreign policy and modern history. On the Lex Fridman Podcast, the host concluded a segment by sharing a powerful philosophical excerpt written by Oliver Stone in the book, emphasizing the poignant observation that to be human is to fail. On The Jordan Harbinger Show, director Oliver Stone discussed the extensive research he undertook alongside professional historians while making the companion project. Additionally, during an appearance on The Joe Rogan Experience, Oliver Stone touched upon his broader writing background, mentioning his early literary aspirations and the creation of his very first book, A Child's Night Dream, which he wrote as a young man before it was eventually published decades later. Together, these podcast references highlight Oliver Stone's dedication to reexamining dominant historical narratives and exploring complex human struggles. The book appeals to readers seeking alternative perspectives on twentieth-century geopolitics, Cold War dynamics, and the hidden consequences of American political decisions.
Who recommended it
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“With Peter we were talking last night and uh Peter's my co-author on Untold History of the United States and we've been talk he he taught me a lot of of this history because he specializes in it for many years”
“well they should start with Oliver my book this is the earlier Edition The Untold History of the United States you know this one the 2012 edition had was about 750 Pages we put out an updated Edition in 2019 and now it's over 900 Pages”
“And now let me leave you with some words from Oliver Stone in the untold history of the United States: 'To fail is not tragic; to be human is.'”
“uh uh making a thing called untold history of the united states I really did study hard with the history professional historians uh the history of the united states”
“He writes a book writes his first book about his experiences I did this before back in 1966 I was 19 years old didn't work out It was rejected It was ultimately published about 1997 It's called a child's night dream So I was a writer from the beginning”