Episode · Modern Wisdom · 2026-07-04
Books mentioned on “My Autism Keeps Upsetting People” - Vittorio Angelone - #1119
Vittorio Angelone is an Irish comedian, writer, and podcaster. Is it autism, or something else?
Books mentioned, in the order they came up
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12 Rules for Life
12 Rules for Life by Jordan B.
Discussed“Listen, I read the 12 rules for life book and I found it helpful when I was like 22 and I'm so Jordan Peterson.”
Where to get it
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Strong Female Character
Strong Female Character by Fern Brady is a memoir that details the author's late diagnosis of autism and her experiences navigating life as a neurodivergent woman.
Recommended“There's a great book there's two great books by comedians about adult autism diagnosis. There's Fern Brady strong female character”
Where to get it
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Why Can't I Just Enjoy Things?
Why Can't I Just Enjoy Things? by Pierre Novellie is a non-fiction book that explores the author's experiences and insights regarding adult autism and the challenges of daily life.
Recommended“and there's Pierre Nlli Why can't I just enjoy things?”
Where to get it
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The Psychology of Money
The Psychology of Money by Morgan Housel is a popular finance book that examines how human behavior, ego, and worldview shape financial decisions rather than purely mathematical formulas.
Discussed“So for instance um the psychology of money book by Morgan Hel my friend for every person that buys the book another 1.2 2 people buy the book.”
Where to get it
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Say Nothing
Say Nothing by Patrick Radden Keefe is a deeply reported and gripping non-fiction book that explores the turbulent history of the Troubles in Northern Ireland, focusing on the abduction and murder of Jean McConville and the broader political violence of the era.
Recommended“I was reading London Falling, Patrick Granf's new book. Um, you know Patrick Granke, he wrote Say Nothing. Um, you should read Say Say Say Nothing. I think you'd really like it.”
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