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Episode · The Daily Stoic · 2024-08-29

Books mentioned on Amanda Knox's Shocking Journey to Stoicism After Wrongful Conviction

4 books · With Amanda Knox · Watch on YouTube

Books mentioned, in the order they came up

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  1. Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix

    J. K. Rowling · at 31:15 · mentioned 2 times

    Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix by J.K.

    Discussed
    “And at the same time, I read things like I was reading Harry Potter and the, you know, the um and let's see, what the fifth book um which is the Order of the Phoenix. And I don't know if you're a fan of Harry Potter or not, but like there is like that book is like an extremely angry”
    Amanda Knox Amanda Knox's Shocking Journey to Stoicism After Wrongful Conviction 2024-08-29 Listen at 31:15
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  2. Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone

    J. K. Rowling · at 31:15

    Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone is a fantasy novel by J.

    Discussed
    “And at the same time, I read things like I was reading Harry Potter and the, you know, the um and let's see, what the fifth book um which is the Order of the Phoenix. And I don't know if you're a fan of Harry Potter or not, but like there is like that book is like an extremely angry”
    Amanda Knox Amanda Knox's Shocking Journey to Stoicism After Wrongful Conviction 2024-08-29 Listen at 31:15
    Where to get it
    AmazonListen on Audible

  3. The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy

    Douglas Adams · at 31:53

    The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams is a celebrated comedic science fiction novel that blends absurd interstellar adventures with deep philosophical inquiry.

    Discussed
    “Like escapism was I also a huge part of it. Like allowing myself the opportunity to immerse myself in stories like The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, which was fantastical and stupid and silly and it was exactly what I needed when I found myself in a cell with four other women, one of whom was threatening to beat me”
    Amanda Knox Amanda Knox's Shocking Journey to Stoicism After Wrongful Conviction 2024-08-29 Listen at 31:53
    Where to get it
    AmazonListen on Audible

  4. Meditations

    Aurelius Marcus · at 55:50

    Meditations by Marcus Aurelius is a collection of personal journals written by the Roman emperor, detailing his thoughts on Stoic philosophy and self-improvement.

    Discussed
    “Well, uh one of my favorite quotes in in Marcus Aurelius' Meditations, he says, you know, 'Ambition is tying your success to what other people say and do.' So, like, I want to be consul or I want to be senator, so I got to get these people to vote for me. I want to be a best-selling author, I”
    Ryan Holiday Amanda Knox's Shocking Journey to Stoicism After Wrongful Conviction 2024-08-29 Listen at 55:50
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