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Every book Jedidiah Jenkins recommended on podcasts
Jedidiah Jenkins appeared on The Rich Roll Podcast to discuss his journey and creative inspirations, referencing several impactful books that shaped his worldview and writing style. During the conversation, he shared that he was actively reading Jill Lepore's These Truths, describing it as an exceptionally sweeping overview of American history that provided valuable historical context regarding contemporary societal divisions. Jenkins also discussed Cheryl Strayed's memoir Wild and her essay collection Tiny Beautiful Things, noting that he was deeply impacted by both works and finding inspiration in their structural exploration of adventure and personal reflection. Furthermore, he recalled reading Howard Zinn's A People's History of the United States, pointing to a specific section about dropping atomic bombs on Japan as a pivotal moment in his education regarding alternative historical narratives and perspectives. Through these reflections, Jenkins highlighted how historical texts and personal memoirs can profoundly influence an author's understanding of society, inspire creative non-fiction structures, and alter a person's perspective on national history and human experience.
Books recommended by Jedidiah Jenkins
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These Truths
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'm right now, reading Jill Lepore fantastic book, "These Truths", and it's this incredibly sweeping overview of American history.”
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A People's History of the United States
A People's History of the United States by Howard Zinn is a controversial and influential historical work that retells American history from the perspective of marginalized groups, laborers, and social movements.
Discussed“And someone gave me "A People's History of the United States" by Howard Zinn. And I read the part about dropping atomic bombs on Japan.”
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Tiny beautiful things
Tiny Beautiful Things by Cheryl Strayed is a deeply moving compilation of the author's most resonant online advice columns written under the pseudonym Sugar, offering compassionate and fierce guidance on love, loss, and human struggle.
Discussed“it's like I was just as impacted by her book, "Tiny Beautiful Things" as I was with "Wild", which is so interesting because this is similar in that structure of one is an adventure and well, "Tiny Beautiful Things" I don't know if you've ever read it?”
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Wild
Cheryl Strayed’s bestselling memoir, Wild, chronicles her grueling 1,100-mile solo hike along the Pacific Crest Trail as a journey of emotional healing and personal transformation following profound personal loss.
Discussed“it's like I was just as impacted by her book, "Tiny Beautiful Things" as I was with "Wild", which is so interesting because this is similar in that structure of one is an adventure and well”
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Books Jedidiah Jenkins wrote
Appearances
| Episode | Podcast | Date | Books |
|---|---|---|---|
| Like Streams To The Ocean: Jedidiah Jenkins | The Rich Roll Podcast | 2021-02-22 | 4 |
Other mentions (3: passing, ad reads, own books)
“And I asked her, would you ever consider blurbing my book? This was for, "To Shake the Sleeping Self."”
“I mean, even me and "To Shake the Sleeping Self,' it's like quit your job and go bicycle to hello. That's it.”
“Maybe we should all go back and read "The Scarlet Letter" again?”