Episode · My First Million · 2026-09-14
Books mentioned on David Rubenstein: We took $5M and turned it into $500B
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David Rubenstein recommended Titan by Ron Chernow, and discussed American Scoundrel by Kai Bird and others. Sam Parr discussed The Power Broker by Robert A. Caro and Manhunt by James L. Swanson.
Books mentioned, in the order they came up
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American Scoundrel
American Scoundrel by Kai Bird and Susan Goldmark is a compelling biographical work exploring the life and career of the notorious American lawyer and political fixer Roy Cohn.
Discussed“I've read a book on Roy Conn. It's called I think American scoundrel which was a really good book by Ky Bird who previous wrote a book on Robert Oppenheimer that won the Pulit surprise”
Where to get it
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The Power Broker
The Power Broker by Robert A.
Discussed“I just started reading finally reading the Power Broker. Power Broker is a historic book considered one of the 50 best books of the of the 20th century.”
Where to get it
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Titan
Titan by Ron Chernow is a comprehensive biography detailing the life and monumental business career of industrialist John D.
Recommended“I also love um Titan. That's probably my most favorite uh business biography on John D. Rockefeller.”
Where to get it
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Manhunt
Manhunt by James L.
Discussed“Have you read Manhunt about Lincoln's assassination? I did. um that is a it's an interesting book”
Where to get it
Other mentions in this episode (1) — ad reads, self-promotion and passing references, never counted
Passing Oppenheimer and the Atomic Bomb
“who previous wrote a book on Robert Oppenheimer that won the Pulit surprise”