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Every book Vince Everett Ellison recommended on podcasts
Vince Everett Ellison’s most recommended books
- And the walls came tumbling down by Ralph Abernathy
- Parting the Waters by Taylor Branch
- The other Wes Moore by Wes Moore
- Bible by Bible
- Life Lessons by Max Lucado
- The parables of Jesus by Jeremias, Joachim
Vince Everett Ellison is a guest on political commentary programs. During an appearance on The Tucker Carlson Show, he discussed and referenced several works of historical, political, and religious significance to support his arguments. He referenced Wes Moore's book The Other Wes Moore, highlighting its depiction of two men with the same name to illustrate broader social points, and cited Taylor Branch's Parting the Waters to bolster claims regarding the FBI and Martin Luther King Jr. Ellison also brought up Ralph Abernathy's autobiography And the Walls Came Tumbling Down, pointing to Abernathy's assertions regarding welfare and the Black family during the 1980 election. In addition to these historical and political texts, Ellison made multiple references to biblical scriptures and themes, including the Book of Corinthians, the parables of Jesus, and general biblical injunctions concerning moral conduct, family honor, and spiritual vigilance, weaving these literary and sacred texts together to frame his commentary on American history and culture.
Books recommended by Vince Everett Ellison
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And the walls came tumbling down
Discussed“Ralph Abernathy wrote. In his book. And the walls came tumbling down. In the 1980 election, he went to them”
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Parting the Waters
Parting the Waters by Taylor Branch is a monumental Pulitzer Prize-winning history of the American civil rights movement, focusing on Martin Luther King Jr.
Discussed“When I read this in, Taylor Branch's book, Parting the Waters in American King years, and Taylor branch is a Democrat.”
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The other Wes Moore
The other Wes Moore by Wes Moore is a compelling biographical exploration of two young men growing up with the same name in the same Baltimore neighborhood, whose lives ultimately diverged along drastically different paths.
Recommended“The two Wes Moores, I don't know if you've heard of Oprah, Oprah had it on her book club thing. But it was a book about Wes Moore who became governor, a black man.”
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Bible
The Bible is a foundational anthology of sacred texts shaping Western culture, law, and morality through historical narratives, poetry, and theological teachings.
Discussed“Our Bible tells us, if you honor your father and your mother, God promises you threescore and ten years.”
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Life Lessons
Life Lessons is a well-known spiritual and self-help book that offers guidance on navigating personal challenges through biblical principles.
Discussed“In the book of Corinthians, it says, '11 people will not enter the kingdom of heaven.'”
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The parables of Jesus
Discussed“Our Bible says Jesus gave the parable: If a robber is going to come into a home, he first must bind the strong man.”
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Books Vince Everett Ellison wrote
Appearances
| Episode | Podcast | Date | Books |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vincent Everett Ellison Exposes the Lies Sold to Black America: MLK, Hip Hop Culture, & Democrats | The Tucker Carlson Show | 2024-06-13 | 8 |
Other mentions (2: passing, ad reads, own books)
“And this is why my book, The Iron Triangle. But the Book Authority gave it. Number 61 on the greatest. Political books ever written in history of the world”
“He said, 'The Tree of Liberty must be fertilized with the blood of tyrants and patriots.'”