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Every book Lily Singh recommended on podcasts

2 books · 1 episode across 1 podcast

Lily Singh was a guest on On Purpose with Jay Shetty, where she engaged in a discussion about mental health, emotions, and personal growth. During the conversation, host Jay Shetty reminisced about reading Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson's autobiography, 'The Rock Says,' co-authored with Joe Layden, during his teenage years and shared how deeply it impacted him as a fan. Lily Singh also discussed a children's animated book, mentioning a title along the lines of 'Once Upon a Time, a Story That Never Happened,' which features a princess trapped in a tower who wishes for another princess to save her rather than a prince. Although the specific title was touched upon casually, Singh used the children's story to illustrate her passion for creative narratives that challenge traditional tropes. The dialogue between Singh and Shetty highlighted the lasting influence of formative reading experiences, ranging from celebrity memoirs that inspired them in their youth to imaginative children's literature exploring fresh storytelling perspectives.

Books recommended by Lily Singh

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  1. Lies In a Mirror

    Peter Charleton · Discussed · 1 episode

    Lies in a Mirror by Peter Charleton touches upon philosophical and cultural inquiries, though podcast guests referenced adjacent literary and philosophical contributions.

    Discussed
    “I also have something I'm really passionate about; I don't know what we want to do with this yet, but there’s this kids' book called 'Once Upon a Time, a Story That Never Happened.' Don't quote me on the title, but essentially, it’s a children’s animated book about a princess trapped in a tower who doesn't want a prince to”
    On Purpose with Jay Shetty Lily Singh ON: If You're Feeling Depressed, Sad, Or Anxious, WATCH THI… 2022-10-14 Listen at 59:19
    Where to get it
    Amazon Audible

  2. The Rock says

    Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson, Joe Layden · Discussed · 1 episode

    Discussed
    “I used to be a huge Rock fan too. I remember reading his autobiography. Yeah, it still is.”
    On Purpose with Jay Shetty Lily Singh ON: If You're Feeling Depressed, Sad, Or Anxious, WATCH THI… 2022-10-14 Listen at 1:55
    Where to get it
    Amazon Audible

Appearances

EpisodePodcastDateBooks
Lily Singh ON: If You're Feeling Depressed, Sad, Or Anxious, WATCH THIS! | Jay ShettyOn Purpose with Jay Shetty2022-10-143