Episode · Modern Wisdom · 2024-10-24

Chris Williamson & Richard Reeves: books mentioned on Modern Wisdom

Why Men Feel Like Nothing Matters Anymore - Richard Reeves

3 books · With Richard Reeves · Watch on YouTube

Richard Reeves discussed The Noonday Demon by Andrew Solomon. Chris Williamson discussed What's the Matter with Kansas? by Thomas Frank and 12 Rules for Life by Jordan B. Peterson.

Books mentioned, in the order they came up

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1. 

   The Noonday Demon

   Andrew Solomon · at 1:37:12

   The Noonday Demon by Andrew Solomon is a deeply moving and comprehensive exploration of the heavy realities of anxiety and depression.

   Discussed

   “he wrote a book called The Noonday demon about a depression it's a brilliant book about depression”

   Richard Reeves Why Men Feel Like Nothing Matters Anymore - Richard Reeves 2024-10-24 Listen at 1:37:12

   Where to get it

   AmazonListen on Audible
2. 

   What's the Matter with Kansas?

   Thomas Frank · at 2:05:45

   What's the Matter with Kansas? by Thomas Frank is a penetrating political analysis that investigates why working-class voters in conservative heartlands frequently support political platforms and economic policies that appear to run counter to their own financial self-interest.

   Discussed

   “have you heard of that book no it's quite old now but it was basically an argument that”

   Chris Williamson Why Men Feel Like Nothing Matters Anymore - Richard Reeves 2024-10-24 Listen at 2:05:45

   Where to get it

   AmazonListen on Audible
3. 

   12 Rules for Life

   Jordan B. Peterson · at 2:37:45

   12 Rules for Life by Jordan B.

   Discussed

   “and then it just appeared in you know 12 rules for life I have to tell you that that is not the rule that my sons took from that book”

   Chris Williamson Why Men Feel Like Nothing Matters Anymore - Richard Reeves 2024-10-24 Listen at 2:37:45

   Where to get it

   AmazonListen on Audible