Episode · The Jordan Harbinger Show · 2024-06-26

Jordan Harbinger & Dr. Ramani Durvasula: books mentioned on The Jordan Harbinger Show (Jun 2024)

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Jordan Harbinger discussed It’s Not You by Ramani Durvasula, The Book Thief by Markus Zusak, and The Silmarillion by J.R.R. Tolkien. Dr. Ramani Durvasula discussed This Side of Paradise by F. Scott Fitzgerald.

Books mentioned, in the order they came up

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  1. It’s Not You

    Ramani Durvasula · at 31:09 · mentioned 2 times

    It’s Not You by Dr. Ramani Durvasula offers a comprehensive guide on identifying narcissistic behavior, understanding its psychological impact on victims, and providing practical steps for emotional recovery.

    Discussed
    “there's a in the book you mentioned a strategy called hoovering which is essentially how narcissists will suck us back in if we maybe get sick of their crap”
    Where to get it
  2. The Book Thief

    Markus Zusak · at 36:35 · mentioned 2 times

    The Book Thief by Markus Zusak is a historical novel set in Nazi Germany, narrated by Death and centered on a young foster girl who steals books and shares them with others.

    Discussed
    “You wrote some other scary, interesting things in the book too.”
    Where to get it
  3. The Silmarillion

    J.R.R. Tolkien · at 52:35

    The Silmarillion by J.R.R. Tolkien is an epic compilation of mythological and historical narratives that serves as a foundational prequel to The Lord of the Rings, detailing the creation and early ages of Middle-earth.

    Discussed
    “There's lots in the book about healing from narcissistic relationships while you are still in them or when you're just trying to separate from them a little bit.”
    Where to get it
  4. This Side of Paradise

    F. Scott Fitzgerald · at 1:02:53

    This Side of Paradise by F. Scott Fitzgerald is a classic coming-of-age novel that explores the vanity and disillusionment of youth in post-World War I America.

    Discussed
    “There's so much in this book that's practical, and I really—that's one of the other things that I really liked about it.”
    Where to get it