Episode · Modern Wisdom · 2025-01-30
Books mentioned on 3.25M Q&A - Marriage Plans, Beautiful Women & Chris Bumstead - #896
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Chris Williamson recommended Red Rising by Pierce Brown, The Art of Resilience by Ross Edgley, and The Obstacle Is the Way by Ryan Holiday, and discussed Grey by E L James and Conscious loving by Gay Hendricks and others.
Books mentioned, in the order they came up
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Red Rising
Red Rising by Pierce Brown is a fast-paced science fiction novel set in a rigidly stratified dystopian society where a low-caste miner infiltrates the ruling class to exact revenge and spark a rebellion.
Recommended“Red Rising which is this fiction series I've addicted everybody to uh and is amazing”
Where to get it
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Grey
Grey by E L James is an erotic romance novel that retells the events of Fifty Shades of Grey from the perspective of Christian Grey, following its origins as a popular fanfiction post.
Discussed“there's no way that you could go and buy 50 Shades of Gray and be 12 years old or something that has to be a an age limitation on box”
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Conscious loving
Conscious loving by Gay Hendricks and Kathlyn Hendricks is a prominent self-help and relationship guide that offers practical tools for cultivating deeper intimacy, overcoming emotional blocks, and establishing healthy interpersonal boundaries.
Discussed“and then from that I got conscious loving suggested to me and I think that conscious loving is half a step away from nonviolent communication”
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The Art of Resilience
The Art of Resilience by Ross Edgley is a powerful exploration of physical and mental endurance drawn from the author's historic swim around Great Britain.
Recommended“read art of resilience by Russ Edgley”
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The Obstacle Is the Way
The Obstacle Is the Way by Ryan Holiday is a popular modern guide to applying ancient Stoic philosophy to overcome adversity, drawing inspiration from historical figures who turned trials into triumphs.
Recommended“obstacle is the way by Ryan holiday and watch the documentary resurfaced with Andy Murray”
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