Episode · The Daily Stoic · 2024-12-04
Books mentioned on Judge Frederic Block on the Moral Duties and Real-Life Stories of Prison Reform
The First Step Act in 2018 included provisions for non-violent federal inmates to petition for early release or reductions in their sentences. How to determine whether to grant or deny those requests is what U.
Books mentioned, in the order they came up
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Disrobed
Discussed“well you had Plato and Socrates and they great dialogue also but you know your first book had nothing to do with stoicism”
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On Writing
On Writing by Stephen King is part memoir and part masterclass on the craft of writing, detailing the author's personal experiences alongside practical advice for aspiring writers.
Discussed“You had Plato and Socrates, and they created great dialogues, but your first book had nothing to do with Stoicism.”
Other mentions in this episode (3) — ad reads, self-promotion and passing references, never counted
Own book Race to Judgment
“so I don't know how the hell this even happen well that's what I wanted to write about”
Own book A Second Chance
“well this book is all about sentencing and you know as you know this is a revolutionary statue that was passed”
“Well, my book is all about sentencing, and you know this is a revolutionary statute that was passed, known as the First Step Act.”