Episode · Lenny's Podcast · 2023-03-19

Lenny Rachitsky & Josh Miller: books mentioned on Lenny's Podcast

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Josh Miller recommended Harold and the Purple Crayon by Crockett Johnson, Seeing is forgetting the name of the thing one sees by Lawrence Weschler, and God Save Texas by Lawrence Wright.

Books mentioned, in the order they came up

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  1. Harold and the Purple Crayon

    Crockett Johnson · at 1:24:11

    Harold and the Purple Crayon by Crockett Johnson is a beloved children's book about a young boy who creates his own world using a simple purple drawing tool.

    Recommended
    “What are two or three books that you recommend most to other people? Harold on the Purple Crayon, Seeing Is Forgetting the Name of the Thing One Sees, which is a book about Robert”
    Where to get it
  2. Seeing is forgetting the name of the thing one sees

    Lawrence Weschler · at 1:24:11

    Seeing is Forgetting the Name of the Thing One Sees by Lawrence Weschler is a biography and art book chronicling the life and perceptual explorations of artist Robert Irwin.

    Recommended
    “Harold on the Purple Crayon, Seeing is forgetting the name of the thing one sees, which is a book about Robert, and that's my number one PM book, so if you're asking from the perspective of the disciplines of people listening that book is absolutely fantastic”
    Where to get it
  3. God Save Texas

    Lawrence Wright · at 1:24:31

    God Save Texas by Lawrence Wright is a deeply reported and personal exploration of the Lone Star State, blending history, politics, culture, and travel.

    Recommended
    “And then God saved Texas by Lawrence Wright, who's one of my favorite authors. If you're interested in road trips, politics, food, culture, so three very different types of books.”
    Where to get it