Episode · This Past Weekend w/ Theo Von · 2023-06-20
Books mentioned on Duncan Trussell | This Past Weekend w/ Theo Von #449
Duncan Trussell recommended Why We Meditate by Daniel Goleman and others, and discussed The Grapes of Wrath by John Steinbeck and On the Road by Jack Kerouac.
Books mentioned, in the order they came up
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The Grapes of Wrath
The Grapes of Wrath by John Steinbeck is a classic American novel depicting the hardships of Oklahoma families migrating to California during the Great Depression.
Discussed“having you ever read Grapes of Wrath dude if we that book was a half chapter away from them eating a bowl of boiled placenta that's right”
Where to get it
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Why We Meditate
Why We Meditate by Daniel Goleman and Tsoknyi Rinpoche is a guide that combines modern psychological research with ancient contemplative practices to help readers understand and cultivate mindfulness.
Recommended“I like I'm listening to this great book I think it's called why we meditate it's so good uh”
Where to get it
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On the Road
On the Road by Jack Kerouac is a seminal autobiographical novel that chronicles the cross-country road trips of its protagonist and captures the restless energy of the Beat Generation.
Discussed“kowak wrote on the road apparently in what what was it one night two nights on speed”
Where to get it
Other mentions in this episode (1) — ad reads, self-promotion and passing references, never counted
“Yeah, you can adapt, you can adjust! Have you ever read Grapes of Wrath, dude? That book was a half chapter away from them eating a bowl of boiled placenta!”