Episode · The Ezra Klein Show · 2024-01-19

Ezra Klein & Thomas Friedman: books mentioned on The Ezra Klein Show

Thomas Friedman Takes Stock of The Israel-Hamas War

3 books · With Thomas Friedman · Watch on YouTube

Thomas Friedman recommended The Little Drummer Girl by John Le Carré, The Splendid and the Vile by Erik Larson, and I'm Your Man by Sylvie Simmons.

Books mentioned, in the order they came up

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1. 

   The Little Drummer Girl

   John Le Carré · at 1:06:04

   The Little Drummer Girl by John le Carré is a sophisticated espionage novel that delves deeply into the intricate moral complexities and political tensions of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

   Recommended

   “well in honor of this interview The Little Drummer Girl by John lare which is a study and all the moral complexities of the Israeli Palestinian conflict”

   Thomas Friedman Thomas Friedman Takes Stock of The Israel-Hamas War 2024-01-19 Listen at 1:06:04

   Where to get it

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2. 

   The Splendid and the Vile

   Erik Larson · at 1:06:16

   The Splendid and the Vile by Erik Larson is a gripping historical non-fiction account of Winston Churchill and London during the Blitz.

   Recommended

   “the second second is um on my desk The Splendid and the vial by Eric Larsson which is just an amazing study in leadership”

   Thomas Friedman Thomas Friedman Takes Stock of The Israel-Hamas War 2024-01-19 Listen at 1:06:16

   Where to get it

   AmazonListen on Audible
3. 

   I'm Your Man

   Sylvie Simmons · at 1:06:29

   I'm Your Man: The Life of Leonard Cohen by Sylvie Simmons is a detailed biographical portrait of the legendary singer, songwriter, and poet.

   Recommended

   “and lastly to make it more personal I'm your man the life of Leonard con by Sylvia Simons”

   Thomas Friedman Thomas Friedman Takes Stock of The Israel-Hamas War 2024-01-19 Listen at 1:06:29

   Where to get it

   AmazonListen on Audible