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Every book Ari Shavit recommended on podcasts
Ari Shavit offers geopolitical analysis and reflections on Israeli society and democratic resilience during his appearance on The Ezra Klein Show. Amid discussions concerning political turbulence and historical precedent, he shares significant book recommendations that highlight democratic leadership and civil rights heroes. He recommends Taylor Branch's historical work Parting the Waters, noting that he read the book about Martin Luther King Jr. and the Civil Rights Movement during the internal struggles leading up to October 7th. Additionally, Shavit strongly recommends David McCullough's biography Truman, holding the book close to his heart because it honors Harry Truman as an unlikely and surprising hero who successfully shaped the postwar order.
Books recommended by Ari Shavit
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Parting the Waters
Parting the Waters by Taylor Branch is a monumental historical account of America during the civil rights years, focusing extensively on Martin Luther King Jr.
Recommended“the second book that I really um have been reading in the year before uh October 7th when we all had all this internal struggle in Israel was tayor branches parting the waters about Martin Luther King and the Civil Rights Movement”
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Truman
Truman by David McCullough is a comprehensive historical biography examining the life, political career, and presidency of Harry S.
Recommended“and my third one is Truman Truman is so dear to my heart because first of all he was like the unlikely hero the surprising hero”
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Books Ari Shavit wrote
Appearances
| Episode | Podcast | Date | Books |
|---|---|---|---|
| Watching the Protests From Israel | The Ezra Klein Show | 2024-05-07 | 2 |
Other mentions (1: passing, ad reads, own books)
“so if if I may I'll tell you now when I wrote my Promised Land the chapter I loved writing most was the chapter about the 1950s”