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Every book Henry Shukman recommended on podcasts
Henry Shukman engages in literary and creative discussions on podcasts, focusing on the craft of poetry, storytelling, and personal development through writing. During his appearance on How I Write, Shukman discussed several foundational texts that influenced his literary journey and informed his understanding of narrative structure. He reflected on reading D. H. Lawrence's collection of essays 'Mornings in Mexico' as an eighteen-year-old, noting its early impact on him. Shukman also drew upon Leo Tolstoy's classic novel 'War and Peace' to illustrate important fiction-writing lessons concerning primary characters, specifically highlighting how Pierre Bezukhov is introduced at a chaotic drinking party. Through these references, Shukman emphasizes the enduring value of classic literature, travel writing, and masterworks of fiction in understanding character psychology and developing effective storytelling techniques for aspiring writers.
Books recommended by Henry Shukman
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Mornings in Mexico
Discussed“I remember when I was when I was 18, I read his book Mornings in Mexico, which is a series basically of essays about New Mexico.”
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War and Peace
War and Peace by Leo Tolstoy is a sweeping historical epic that chronicles the lives of several aristocratic families against the backdrop of the Napoleonic Wars.
Discussed“Well, I mean Pierre Bazookov in War and Peace, you know, opens with him in that drinking party where they're all doing crazy drinking games and he doesn't want to be doing it.”
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Books Henry Shukman wrote
Appearances
| Episode | Podcast | Date | Books |
|---|---|---|---|
| Henry Shukman: How to Tell Stories Through Poetry | How I Write | How I Write | 2025-12-17 | 3 |
Other mentions (1: passing, ad reads, own books)
“Well, I wrote one of my books, you know, one blade of grass is very open about my skin problem and how meditation came around and helped me with it.”