Episode · Freakonomics Radio · 2023-12-21

Books mentioned on 569. Do You Need Closure?

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In a special episode of No Stupid Questions, Angela Duckworth and Mike Maughan talk about unfinished tasks, recurring arguments, and Irish goodbyes. SOURCES:Roy Baumeister, social psychologist and visiting scholar at Harvard University.

Angela Duckworth recommended Somebody Loves You, Mr. Hatch by Eileen Spinelli, and discussed The Science of Trust: Emotional Attunement for Couples by John M. Gottman. Also mentioned: Eve by Cat Bohannon.

Books mentioned, in the order they came up

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  1. Somebody Loves You, Mr. Hatch

    Eileen Spinelli · at 23:59 · mentioned 2 times

    Somebody Loves You, Mr. Hatch by Eileen Spinelli is a heartwarming children's book about a lonely, solitary man whose life is entirely transformed after receiving an unexpected Valentine's Day card from a secret admirer.

    Recommended
    “I mean there's this Valentine's book that we always read as kids called Somebody Loves You Mr hatch”
    Where to get it
  2. The Science of Trust: Emotional Attunement for Couples

    John M. Gottman · at 25:51 · mentioned 2 times

    The Science of Trust: Emotional Attunement for Couples by John M. Gottman is an insightful relationship guide exploring the mechanisms through which couples can foster healthy, long-lasting bonds and mutual reliance.

    Discussed
    “I'm going to read to you from the science of trust emotional Attunement for couples”
    Where to get it
  3. Eve

    Cat Bohannon · at 38:03 · mentioned 2 times

    Eve by Cat Bohannon is a popular science book exploring how the female body drove 200 million years of human evolution.

    Recommended
    “you'll hear a fantastic conversation with cat bohannan the author of Eve how the female body drove 200 million years of human evolution”
    Where to get it
Other mentions in this episode (2) — ad reads, self-promotion and passing references, never counted
Passing Grit
“Angela in case you don't know is a research psychologist at the University of Pennsylvania and author of the book grit”
Passing Grit
“Angela, in case you don't know, is a research psychologist at the University of Pennsylvania and author of the book Grit.”