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Books by Ivanka Trump
Ivanka Trump’s most recommended books
- Man's Search for Meaning by Viktor E. Frankl
- Essentialism by Greg McKeown
- Meditations by Aurelius Marcus
- Shoe Dog by Phil Knight, Philip H. Knight
- The Creative Act by Rick Rubin
- The Republic by Plato
Ivana Marie Trump is an American businesswoman and the second child of Donald Trump, the forty-fifth and forty-seventh president of the United States, and his first wife, Ivana Trump. Ivanka served as a presidential advisor during her father's first administration from 2017 to 2021. Appearing on David Senra's podcast, she recommended Viktor Frankl's Man's Search for Meaning, highlighting how the book demonstrates that meaning can be found and redeemed through struggle. Trump also discussed Rick Rubin's The Creative Act to explore the idea that creators stay attuned to the universe, and she mentioned Phil Knight's memoir Shoe Dog as an exceptionally vulnerable and open work. Alongside these recommendations, she noted that her husband Jared favored Greg McKeown's Essentialism for its emphasis on simplicity. Additionally, Trump referenced Marcus Aurelius's Meditations and Plato's Republic while discussing digital translation initiatives aimed at making public domain classical philosophical texts more widely accessible to students and the general public.
Books recommended by Ivanka Trump
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Man's Search for Meaning
Man's Search for Meaning by Viktor E.
Recommended“And one of my favorites is "Man's Search for Meaning" - by Viktor Frankl.”
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Essentialism
Essentialism by Greg McKeown is a self-improvement guide that advocates for focusing on the vital few things instead of getting overwhelmed by the trivial many.
Discussed“Jared loves the book "Essentialism," and we talk about it all the time because, for him, simplicity is king.”
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Meditations
Meditations by Marcus Aurelius is a collection of personal journals and philosophical reflections written by the Roman emperor, offering timeless insights on Stoic philosophy, personal virtue, and resilience.
Discussed“Maybe they can't afford to buy a 30-dollar book from Simon & Schuster on the Stoics, and/or Marcus Aurelius' "Meditations."”
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Shoe Dog
Shoe Dog by Phil Knight is a compelling memoir by the co-founder of Nike that chronicles the grueling journey and tenacity required to build a global athletic brand.
Discussed“Actually, "Shoe Dog" is a great one, another amazing book by Phil Knight.”
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The Creative Act
The Creative Act: A Way of Being by Rick Rubin is an exploration of the creative process and artistic perspective from a deeply spiritual and philosophical standpoint.
Discussed“Rick Rubin talks about this in his book, "The Creative Act," that the creator ultimately is just super attuned with what the universe is saying”
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The Republic
Plato's foundational classical text "The Republic" explores justice, political structures, and the nature of reality.
Discussed“Right now, if you want to read Plato's "Republic,"”
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Appearances
| Episode | Podcast | Date | Books |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ivanka Trump on Building an Authentic Life | David Senra | 2026-05-31 | 6 |
Other mentions (2: passing, ad reads, own books)
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