📚 6 Books mentioned in "Kate Flannery on the Rise and Fall of American Apparel" of The Daily Stoic

It's like cultish. Yes, that wonderful book by Amanda Montel.

During the episode, guest Kate Flannery discusses a book by Amanda Montel, referring to it as 'wonderful'. The conversation touches on themes related to cult-like dynamics, making the mention particularly relevant.

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I met Dov through Robert Greene, who wrote 'The 48 Laws of Power' that I talk about in the book.

Kate Flannery shares that she met Dov through Robert Greene, the author of 'The 48 Laws of Power'. She references this book in the context of her own writing, indicating its relevance to her work.

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Did he ever have you watched The Apprenticeship of Duddy Kravitz? Did you ever hear him talk about this?

In this segment, the podcast host inquires whether Kate's previous boss had her watch or discuss 'The Apprenticeship of Duddy Kravitz' and if she had ever heard him mention it. The discussion revolves around examining the motivations of her former boss, who was the founder of American Apparel.

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If we're just quoting literature back and forth, there's a scene in The Great Gatsby where Gatsby goes to Nick and says, hey, I'm working on this thing, maybe you could do me a favor, and I think there's a little bit of money in it for you.

The guest refers to a scene from *The Great Gatsby* where Gatsby approaches Nick for a favor, highlighting a conversation about seemingly straightforward requests that might harbor hidden agendas or manipulation, especially in relation to her experiences with her boss at American Apparel, who would offer small perks with significant strings attached.

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Some people say, yeah, no, I agree. Have you read The Harder They Fall?

During the conversation, the host inquires whether Kate has read "The Harder They Fall," to which she responds negatively. This question arises in the context of a broader discussion about why people often hesitate to leave their jobs decisively.

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Um, it's a book; let's see, it's um, it's 'Virgin Suicides' meets you know that documentary 'Paradise Lost' about the West Memphis Three?

Kate refers to her upcoming book, drawing parallels between its themes and the well-known novel "The Virgin Suicides" as well as the documentary 'Paradise Lost' related to the West Memphis Three. This comparison highlights the creative direction she's pursuing after her time with American Apparel.

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