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Every book David Remnick recommended on podcasts

Guest on The Ezra Klein Show · 3 books · 1 episode across 1 podcast

David Remnick appears as a guest on The Ezra Klein Show to discuss complex geopolitical issues, bringing his deep journalistic perspective to the conversation and sharing three significant book recommendations. His first recommendation is Hope Against Hope, a powerful memoir by Nadezhda Mandelstam chronicling the life of the widow of the great poet Osip Mandelstam, which Remnick highlights as an ultimate testament to ferocity of spirit. Second, he recommends Jill Lepore's These Truths, praising the comprehensive American history survey as brilliantly written and deeply moving. Third, Remnick recommends Kwame Anthony Appiah's Cosmopolitanism, pointing to its valuable exploration of multiple identities and what it means to be a citizen of the world in an era frequently dominated by singular group identities. Together, these books reflect Remnick's intellectual engagement with resilience under oppression, historical memory, and global citizenship.

Books recommended by David Remnick

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  1. Cosmopolitanism

    Kwame Anthony Appiah · Recommended · 1 episode

    Cosmopolitanism is a philosophical work by Kwame Anthony Appiah that examines ethics, global citizenship, and how individuals can navigate obligations to people outside their immediate cultural circles.

    Recommended
    “the third is kwami Anthony apia's book cosmopolitanism so in a world in which we're constantly discussing singular identities and with reason I understand why why we do that”
    The Ezra Klein Show Israel vs. Hamas, Hezbollah, Iran — and Itself 2024-09-20 Listen at 1:09:30
    Where to get it
    AmazonListen on Audible

  2. Hope Against Hope

    Nadezhda Mandelstam · Recommended · 1 episode

    Hope Against Hope is a powerful memoir by Nadezhda Mandelstam documenting life under totalitarian oppression as the widow of the celebrated poet Osip Mandelstam.

    Recommended
    “the first is a book called hope against hope which is a memoir by nes dandam who was the wife of then the Widow of the great poet OIP mandam”
    The Ezra Klein Show Israel vs. Hamas, Hezbollah, Iran — and Itself 2024-09-20 Listen at 1:09:04
    Where to get it
    AmazonListen on Audible

  3. These Truths

    Jill Lepore · Recommended · 1 episode

    These Truths by Jill Lepore is a sweeping, critically acclaimed one-volume history of the United States that offers a moving and beautifully written examination of the nation's past.

    Recommended
    “I think Jill Lor's survey is is these truth it's just so moving brilliantly written and I'm not picking it because she's my colleague at the New Yorker much”
    The Ezra Klein Show Israel vs. Hamas, Hezbollah, Iran — and Itself 2024-09-20 Listen at 1:09:23
    Where to get it
    AmazonListen on Audible

Appearances

EpisodePodcastDateBooks
Israel vs. Hamas, Hezbollah, Iran — and ItselfThe Ezra Klein Show2024-09-203