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Every book Bozoma Saint John recommended on podcasts

1 book · 1 episode across 1 podcast

Bozoma Saint John appeared on The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett, where she discussed her professional life and personal experiences. Saint John recommended Toni Morrison's novel Song of Solomon, sharing that she famously required her future husband Peter to read it before she would agree to go on a date with her. She mentioned the book again while discussing how Peter later painted an oil-on-canvas interpretation of Song of Solomon for her after reading it, a piece that now hangs in their daughter's room.

Books recommended by Bozoma Saint John

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  1. Song of Solomon

    Toni Morrison · Recommended · 1 episode

    Song of Solomon by Toni Morrison is a celebrated novel that follows the life of Macon Dead III, known as Milkman, as he embarks on a journey of self-discovery and ancestral unravelling.

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    “I was like look if you want to get to know me Mr white man you're gonna read Song of Solomon by Toni Morrison and he was literally like I don't even know what that he was like I no one has ever even said that to me and I'm like yeah exactly go read Song of Solomon by Tony”
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Appearances

EpisodePodcastDateBooks
CMO Of Netflix, Uber & Apple! Work Life Balance Is BAD Advice! "I Lost My Baby & My Husband!" - Bozoma Saint JohnThe Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett2023-08-102