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Every book Helen Andrews recommended on podcasts

Guest on Interesting Times, The Realignment · 3 books · 2 episodes across 2 podcasts

Across 2 podcasts. Every show Helen Andrews appears on, in one place — not just one.

Helen Andrews appeared on programs such as The Realignment and Interesting Times to discuss generational politics, workplace culture, and social trends. Andrews recommended Bryan Burrough's book Days of Rage, describing it as a really good text for understanding the actual anti-war movement of the Vietnam era. She also discussed and recommended Katherine Sharpe's book Coming of Age on Zoloft, which she read while researching her own writing, focusing on the topics of over-medication and antidepressants among younger generations. Additionally, Andrews mentioned Joyce Benenson's book Warriors and Worriers, utilizing the psychologist's work to explain the evolutionary origins of group dynamics and behavioral differences between men and women in various social settings. Through these literary recommendations, Andrews provided listeners with historical and psychological context for contemporary cultural debates.

Books recommended by Helen Andrews

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  1. Coming of Age on Zoloft

    Katherine Sharpe · Recommended · 1 episode

    Coming of Age on Zoloft by Katherine Sharpe is a thoughtful book by a millennial journalist that investigates the widespread use of antidepressants among young people.

    Recommended
    “a book that i read for this book that i i love is called coming of age on zoloft by a millennial journalist named catherine sharp”
    The Realignment Ep. 88: Helen Andrews, How Boomers Promised Freedom and Delivered Disa… 2021-01-07 Listen at 41:53
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  2. Days of rage

    Bryan Burrough · Recommended · 1 episode

    Days of Rage by Bryan Burrough is a historical chronicle that documents the widespread wave of ideologically motivated domestic terrorism and underground radical violence carried out by groups like the Weather Underground during the 1970s.

    Recommended
    “now if you look at the actual anti-war movement um brian burroughs book days of rage is really really good on this”
    The Realignment Ep. 88: Helen Andrews, How Boomers Promised Freedom and Delivered Disa… 2021-01-07 Listen at 14:04
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    AmazonListen on Audible

  3. Warriors and Worriers

    Joyce F. Benenson · Discussed · 1 episode

    Discussed
    “Sure, that phrase comes from a psychologist called Joyce Benenson, who did a book called "Warriors and Worriers"”
    Interesting Times Did Liberal Feminism Ruin the Workplace? | Interesting Times with Ross… 2025-11-06 Listen at 10:31
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Appearances

EpisodePodcastDateBooks
Did Liberal Feminism Ruin the Workplace? | Interesting Times with Ross DouthatInteresting Times2025-11-061
Ep. 88: Helen Andrews, How Boomers Promised Freedom and Delivered DisasterThe Realignment2021-01-072