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Every book Danny Trejo recommended on podcasts

Key facts

  • Danny Trejo has recommended or discussed 1 book on podcasts, as of July 19, 2021.
  • Danny Trejo has talked about books on 1 podcast, as of July 19, 2021.
  • Those books came up in 1 episode, as of July 19, 2021.
  • The book Danny Trejo has mentioned in the most episodes, as of July 19, 2021: Education of a Felon.
  • The latest episode with a book mention from Danny Trejo aired on July 19, 2021.

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Guest on Modern Wisdom · 1 book · 1 episode across 1 podcast

Danny Trejo appeared as a guest on the Modern Wisdom podcast for an episode titled The Most Killed Man In Hollywood - Danny Trejo - #347, which aired on July 19, 2021. Based on his appearance, he is revealed as a legendary actor and cultural figure with a remarkable personal history rooted in overcoming past adversity and navigating the Hollywood film industry. During the conversation, Danny Trejo recommended the book Education of a Felon by Edward Bunker. He highlighted the title directly to the listeners, stating that anyone looking to read a genuinely great criminal novel should pick up the work written by Eddie Bunker. Trejo's recommendation stems from his authentic appreciation for compelling narratives depicting the gritty realities of the criminal underworld and prison life, areas of experience that both men shared. His straightforward endorsement points readers toward a powerful piece of literature that explores the complexities of crime, redemption, and human survival through the lens of an author with firsthand knowledge of the American penal system.

Books Danny Trejo recommended or discussed

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  1. Education of a Felon

    Edward Bunker · Recommended · 1 episode

    Education of a Felon by Edward Bunker is a gritty autobiographical novel that mirrors the author's real-life experiences moving through the American prison system and a life of crime before finding redemption in writing.

    Recommended
    “if you ever want to read a great criminal novel read education of a felon eddie bunk”
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Appearances

EpisodePodcastDateBooks
The Most Killed Man In Hollywood - Danny Trejo - #347Modern Wisdom2021-07-191
Other mentions (1: passing, ad reads, own books)
Plugged Trejo
“when i was trying to write my book i i kept getting people that were like english literature majors”