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Every book Giuliana Furci recommended on podcasts

Guest on The Tim Ferriss Show · 4 books · 1 episode across 1 podcast

Giuliana Furci is a leading mycologist and author who has dedicated her career to the study, documentation, and protection of fungi. During her appearance on The Tim Ferriss Show, Furci shared several strong recommendations for books and media focused on the natural world and mycology. She described Merlin Sheldrake's Entangled Life as an inspiring, must-read book that she has read multiple times. When asked for accessible starting points to learn about fungi, she suggested pairing a viewing of the film adaptation of Paul Stamets's Fantastic Fungi with reading Sheldrake's book. Furthermore, Furci recommended the work of Nicholas P. Money as a fun and engaging pathway into the subject, specifically highlighting The Triumph of the Fungi and The Rise of Yeast. She pointed to The Rise of Yeast as a fascinating narrative detailing the profound ways in which yeast has shaped human history and society over time.

Books recommended by Giuliana Furci

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  1. Entangled Life

    Merlin Sheldrake · Recommended · 1 episode

    Entangled Life by Merlin Sheldrake is a captivating exploration of the hidden kingdom of fungi and its profound influence on our world, minds, and futures.

    Recommended
    “books that have greatly inspired me recently is merlin sheldrate's book entangled life i love it i've read it several times entangled life is a must read”
    The Tim Ferriss Show #525: Giuliana Furci on the Wonders of Mycology, Wisdom from Jane Good… 2021-08-04 Listen at 1:23:22
    Where to get it
    AmazonListen on Audible

  2. Fantastic Fungi

    Paul Stamets · Recommended · 1 episode

    Fantastic Fungi by Paul Stamets is an exploration of the vast, interconnected kingdom of fungi and its vital role in sustaining life on Earth.

    Recommended
    “i suggest a film and then a book so watch fantastic fungi and then read entangled life”
    The Tim Ferriss Show #525: Giuliana Furci on the Wonders of Mycology, Wisdom from Jane Good… 2021-08-04 Listen at 1:44:06
    Where to get it
    AmazonListen on Audible

  3. The Rise of Yeast

    Nicholas P. Money · Recommended · 1 episode

    The Rise of Yeast by Nicholas P.

    Recommended
    “there's a book called the rise of the yeast as well and it's about the story of how yeast has shaped humanity”
    The Tim Ferriss Show #525: Giuliana Furci on the Wonders of Mycology, Wisdom from Jane Good… 2021-08-04 Listen at 1:44:24
    Where to get it
    AmazonListen on Audible

  4. The Triumph of the Fungi

    Nicholas P. Money · Recommended · 1 episode

    The Triumph of the Fungi by Nicholas P.

    Recommended
    “and another maybe another fun really fun way is to read the triumph of the fungi by nicholas p money now nick money has several books about fungi”
    The Tim Ferriss Show #525: Giuliana Furci on the Wonders of Mycology, Wisdom from Jane Good… 2021-08-04 Listen at 1:44:12
    Where to get it
    AmazonListen on Audible

Appearances

EpisodePodcastDateBooks
#525: Giuliana Furci on the Wonders of Mycology, Wisdom from Jane Goodall, Favorite Books, and the World’s Largest FungariumThe Tim Ferriss Show2021-08-045