Episode · Modern Wisdom · 2026-08-27
Chris Williamson & Kanika Batra: books mentioned on Modern Wisdom #1142
Female Psychopath Explains How She Manipulates Men - Kanika Batra - #1142
Kanika Batra is an Australian content creator and author. What goes on inside the mind of a sociopath?
Kanika Batra discussed The Help by Kathryn Stockett and Bible.
Books mentioned, in the order they came up
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The Help
The Help by Kathryn Stockett is a historical fiction novel exploring the lives of Black domestic workers in Jackson, Mississippi, during the civil rights movement.
Discussed“And and I don't know if you've watched The Help, but Minnie makes a sec- like a very specific pie for her old boss, and let's just say there's fecal matter in there.”
Where to get it
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Bible
The Bible is a foundational anthology of sacred texts and scriptures central to both Judaism and Christianity, detailing narratives of creation, prophetic guidance, historical accounts, and moral teachings that have shaped Western civilization for millennia.
Discussed“So I started feeling the urge to read Bible again cuz my parents are Christian and I purposely did not become Christian. I read the Bible properly like I through context and everything.”
Where to get it
Other mentions in this episode (1) — ad reads, self-promotion and passing references, never counted
“I'm aware that a lot of this to you must be like me talking about what it's like to be Harry Potter the wizard.”