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Every book Larry Sharpe recommended on podcasts
Key facts
- Larry Sharpe has recommended or discussed 7 books on podcasts, as of July 13, 2018.
- Larry Sharpe has talked about books on 1 podcast, as of July 13, 2018.
- Those books came up in 1 episode, as of July 13, 2018.
- The 3 books Larry Sharpe has mentioned in the most episodes, as of July 13, 2018: Atlas Shrugged, The Law and The Road to Serfdom.
- The latest episode with a book mention from Larry Sharpe aired on July 13, 2018.
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Larry Sharpe’s most recommended books
- Atlas Shrugged by Ayn Rand
- The Law by Frédéric Bastiat
- The Road to Serfdom by F. A. Hayek
- To Be Or Not to Be Intimidated? by Robert Ringer
- Action! by Robert Ringer
- Looking Out for #1 by Robert Ringer
- Looking Out for Number One by Robert J. Ringer
Larry Sharpe's book recommendations reflect his deep engagement with libertarian political philosophy, economics, and entrepreneurial self-branding. As a guest on The Rubin Report, Sharpe frequently discussed works that shaped his worldview and political journey. Among his most influential early readings are Robert Ringer's business and personal development books, including Looking Out for #1, To Be Or Not to Be Intimidated?, and Action!, which introduced him to principles of branding and proactive motivation. Ringer's writings also indirectly led Sharpe to Ayn Rand's classic Atlas Shrugged, marking a crucial step in his intellectual evolution toward libertarianism. After officially joining the Libertarian Party, Sharpe expanded his political education by diving into foundational texts of the movement. He highlighted Frédéric Bastiat's The Law as his absolute favorite text on liberty, affectionately referring to the author as 'bossy,' and cited F. A. Hayek's The Road to Serfdom as another essential manual that guided his understanding of free markets and government overreach. Through these recommendations, Sharpe paints a picture of an activist whose philosophy is rooted in classical liberal economics, personal accountability, and robust individualism.
Books recommended by Larry Sharpe
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Atlas Shrugged
Atlas Shrugged by Ayn Rand is a sweeping philosophical novel that champions objectivism, laissez-faire capitalism, and individual achievement while depicting a dystopian society collapsing under the weight of excessive government controls.
Discussed“So I was reading Atlas Shrugged because he said we got the shrugged not because some political guy did I didn't know who Ron Paul was”
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The Law
The Law by Frédéric Bastiat is a classic political pamphlet that examines individual rights, the proper function of government, and the dangers of legal plunder.
Discussed“I began looking around and then I read the law - my favorite of all them was bossy is my favorite that was the simplest and the one that identified with the most still my favorite”
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The Road to Serfdom
The Road to Serfdom by F.
Discussed“I read the word Road to Serfdom I began to read those afterwards but they were easy for me to understand”
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To Be Or Not to Be Intimidated?
Discussed“he had brought many books looking out for number one to be or not to be intimidated nothing happens unless something moves action he talks about how to brand yourself”
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Action!
Discussed“looking out for number one to be or not to be intimidated nothing happens unless something moves action he talks about how to brand yourself”
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Looking Out for #1
Discussed“and he had brought many books looking out for number one to be or not to be intimidated nothing happens unless something moves action”
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Looking Out for Number One
Discussed“he had brought many books looking out for number one to be or not to be intimidated nothing happens unless something moves action he talks about how to brand yourself”
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Appearances
| Episode | Podcast | Date | Books |
|---|---|---|---|
| Libertarian Running for Governor of New York | Larry Sharpe | POLITICS | Rubin Report | The Rubin Report | 2018-07-13 | 11 |