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Every book Chris Bosh recommended on podcasts
Chris Bosh's podcast appearances, such as his conversation on Freakonomics Radio, highlight his transition from a professional athlete into an author and thinker interested in personal development, business strategy, and classic literature. Reflecting on his formative reading experiences and the books that shaped his trajectory both on and off the basketball court, Bosh has discussed a diverse range of titles. He mentioned Madeleine L'Engle's A Wrinkle in Time as the first novel he ever read and expressed a lasting fondness for it. Looking back on his early career in the NBA, Bosh recalled encountering business and success literature that heavily influenced his mindset, including Robert T. Kiyosaki and Sharon L. Lechter's Rich Dad, Poor Dad, as well as Malcolm Gladwell's Outliers, which was given to him by a coach. He also noted that he eventually graduated to reading Robert Greene's The 48 Laws of Power. Furthermore, when discussing the structure and inspiration for his own writing, Bosh cited Rainer Maria Rilke's Letters to a Young Poet as a foundational model. Through these discussions, Bosh illustrates a reading journey that evolved from early fiction classics into strategic guides on power, wealth, and creative mentorship.
Books recommended by Chris Bosh
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A Wrinkle in Time
A Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L'Engle is a beloved 1962 science fantasy novel that follows young Meg Murry on a space-time journey to rescue her father from a dark, consuming cosmic evil.
Discussed“my first novel that I read was a wrinkle in time I love that book”
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Letters to a Young Poet
Letters to a Young Poet by Rainer Maria Rilke is a classic collection of correspondence offering profound guidance on art, solitude, and the creative life.
Discussed“it's modeled on some of my favorite books like letters to a young poet and letters to a young jazz musician”
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Outliers
Outliers by Malcolm Gladwell is a thought-provoking nonfiction book that investigates the hidden factors, cultural legacies, and external circumstances that contribute to extraordinary success.
Discussed“yeah outliers you know the classics”
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Rich Dad, Poor Dad
Rich Dad, Poor Dad by Robert T.
Discussed“and then after that once I got into the NBA I always thought it was fascinating how I started hearing the books like Rich Dad Poor Dad I read that too”
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The 48 Laws of Power
The 48 Laws of Power by Robert Greene and Joost Elffers is a bestselling guide that draws on historical figures to distill strategies for acquiring and wielding power.
Discussed“so I graduated to like 48 Laws of Power”
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The 48 Laws of Power (Special Power Edition)
The 48 Laws of Power by Robert Greene is a strategic and philosophical guide that draws upon historical examples to examine the mechanics of power, influence, and human behavior.
Discussed“so I graduated to like 48 Laws of Power”
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Books Chris Bosh wrote
Appearances
| Episode | Podcast | Date | Books |
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| Chris Bosh: “This Didn’t End the Way It’s Supposed to End.” | Freakonomics Radio | Bonus Episode | Freakonomics Radio | 2023-01-23 | 8 |
Other mentions (3: passing, ad reads, own books)
“I could see Harry Potter and his friends going to Hogwarts for another semester to learn magic”
“I could see Harry Potter and his friends going to Hogwarts for another semester to learn magic”
“I like that image of the green light across the water in The Great Gatsby”