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Every book David Garrow recommended on podcasts
David Garrow appeared on The Megyn Kelly Show to discuss historical biographies and his own research into prominent public figures. During the conversation, Garrow recommended Jonathan Eig's recent biography titled King, praising it as a superb new work about Martin Luther King Jr. He also discussed reading Barack Obama's memoir Dreams from My Father while on holiday in Portugal, noting that the text's centerpiece focuses on Obama's years as a community organizer in Chicago between 1985 and 1988. In addition to discussing other authors' works, Garrow referenced his own biographical publications, specifically mentioning the 2017 publication of his book Rising Star and the subsequent release of its paperback edition in 2018, which featured newly uncovered details regarding correspondence. Garrow's remarks provided insights into the meticulous historical research required when examining the lives of influential leaders and the evolving nature of biographical documentation over time.
Books recommended by David Garrow
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King: A Life
King: A Life by Jonathan Eig is a definitive, deeply researched biography of Martin Luther King Jr.
Recommended“there's a superb very recent uh new King biography by my my friend and colleague Jonathan i e i g titled just King”
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Dreams from My Father
Dreams from My Father by Barack Obama is a deeply reflective memoir recounting the future president's early life, family lineage, and journey toward self-discovery across Hawaii, Los Angeles, and Chicago.
Discussed“I ordered a cheap paperback copy of dreams from my father and actually read most of it uh on uh holiday in uh Portugal”
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Rising Star
Rising Star: The Making of Barack Obama by David Garrow is a comprehensive, Pulitzer Prize-winning biographical study that examines the early life and political rise of the former U.S.
Discussed“and then after rising star was published in 2017 uh it was announced that Alex had sold these letters”
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Appearances
| Episode | Podcast | Date | Books |
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| Potential Biden Impeachment, and Explosive Revelations About Obama, with Rep. Wesley Hunt and David Garrow | Ep. 605 | The Megyn Kelly Show | 2023-08-10 | 5 |