Episode · Modern Wisdom · 2024-08-19

Chris Williamson & Whitney Cummings: books mentioned on Modern Wisdom #827

Why Is Everyone So Emotionally Fragile? - Whitney Cummings - #827

3 books · With Whitney Cummings · Listen · Watch on YouTube

Whitney Cummings is a comedian, actress, writer, and a podcaster. Emotional maturity is a difficult thing to truly come by.

Chris Williamson recommended Amusing Ourselves to Death by Neil Postman, and discussed Love Life by Matthew Hussey. Whitney Cummings discussed Codependent No More by Melody Beattie.

Books mentioned, in the order they came up

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  1. Love Life

    Matthew Hussey · at 1:25:27

    Love Life by Matthew Hussey is a contemporary self-development and relationship guide that offers practical strategies for modern dating, raising personal standards, and building healthy emotional connections.

    Discussed
    “and it's from his new book love life it's so good it's a really good self-development book”
    Where to get it
  2. Amusing Ourselves to Death

    Neil Postman · at 1:51:49

    Amusing Ourselves to Death by Neil Postman is a seminal media theory book arguing that television and modern entertainment culture degrade serious public discourse into superficial amusement.

    Recommended
    “like look I mean Neil postman's amusing ourselves to death always worth reading in this you know space I'd be so curious what he has to say about this now”
    Where to get it
  3. Codependent No More

    Melody Beattie · at 2:20:41

    Codependent No More by Melody Beattie is a foundational self-help guide that helps individuals recognize patterns of codependency, establish healthy boundaries, and focus on their own personal recovery rather than attempting to control others.

    Discussed
    “codependent no more yes that's a good one”
    Where to get it