Episode · Stuff They Don't Want You To Know · 2025-07-11

Books mentioned on Listener Mail: Bird Deaths, Gas Station Bars | STUFF THEY DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW

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Ben Bowlin discussed Jurassic Park by Michael Crichton. Also mentioned: I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings by Maya Angelou.

Books mentioned, in the order they came up

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1. 

   Jurassic Park

   Michael Crichton · at 5:37

   Jurassic Park by Michael Crichton is a sci-fi thriller novel about a theme park populated by genetically resurrected dinosaurs.

   Discussed

   “And uh you know I've always found the connection uh between birds and dinosaurs fascinating as laid out uh brilliantly and scientifically unquestionably in the Jurassic Park series by the great scientist and Michael Kiteon.”

   Ben Bowlin Listener Mail: Bird Deaths, Gas Station Bars | STUFF THEY DON'T WANT Y… 2025-07-11 Listen at 5:37

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   I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings

   Maya Angelou · at 16:26

   I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings is a powerful autobiographical memoir by Maya Angelou that details her formative years growing up amid racism, trauma, and resilience.

   Recommended

   “I'm always reminded of the Maya Angelou book titled I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings. And it is quite a powerful image if you think about it.”

   Speaker Listener Mail: Bird Deaths, Gas Station Bars | STUFF THEY DON'T WANT Y… 2025-07-11 Listen at 16:26

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