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Waging a Good War
Waging a Good War by Thomas E. Ricks has been mentioned in 2 episodes across 1 podcast (1 episode recommends it and 1 episode discusses it), through . Most frequently brought up by Ryan Holiday (2 episodes) on The Daily Stoic (2 episodes).
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This is Tom Rick's book on the Civil Rights Movement called 'Waging a Good Work.'.
Ryan Holiday · The Daily Stoic · Nov 2022 Listen at 1:02:39 Why people recommend it
Waging a Good War by Thomas E. Ricks explores the strategic planning, rigorous discipline, and non-violent tactics deployed during the American Civil Rights Movement. On The Daily Stoic during the episode Paul Kix On The Civil Rights Movement And What It Means To Be Courageous, the host directly asked the guest if he had read Tom Ricks' book A Good War, initially connecting the title to a work focused on military generals. In another appearance on The Daily Stoic for the episode Professor Jennifer Baker on Understanding Modern Stoicism, the guest referenced Tom Ricks' book under the title Waging a Good Work, specifically highlighting its focus on the Civil Rights Movement and the meticulous implementation of non-violent training methods. Across these podcast segments, speakers utilized Ricks' historical analysis to frame discussions around courage, strategic activism, and the disciplined execution required to enact profound social change. The book serves as a vital historical examination of how ordinary citizens organized effectively, managed risk, and systematically dismantled institutional oppression through coordinated, peaceful resistance, offering timeless lessons for modern social movements and leadership.
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Ryan Holiday This is Tom Rick's book on the Civil Rights Movement called 'Waging a Good Work.' 2
“Did you read Tom Ricks' book, 'A Good War'? Was that the one on the generals?”
“This is Tom Rick's book on the Civil Rights Movement called 'Waging a Good Work.'”