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Mentioned in 9 episodes

Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, an American Slave

Book • 1845
Published in 1845, this narrative provides a firsthand account of the harsh realities of slavery and the pervasive racism of 19th-century America.

Douglass recounts his early life on a Maryland plantation, his determination to educate himself despite the odds, and his eventual escape to freedom.

The book exposes the dehumanizing effects of slavery and challenges prevailing notions about race and equality.

It remains a vital piece of American literature, fostering discussions on issues of race, equality, and the pursuit of freedom.

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Mentioned in 9 episodes

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Emily Bernard
as Frederick Douglass's first autobiography.
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Frederick Douglass (Radio Edit)
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Erik Rostad
, highlighting the importance of reading in achieving freedom.
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Top Ideas from the World of Books
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Ryan Holiday
as an incredible and life-changing book.
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What Do You Have To Show For It? | Our Sphere Of Impulses
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Coleman Hughes
in the context of discussing family separation during slavery.
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Coleman Hughes on the Legacy of Slavery
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Chamath Palihapitiya
as a powerful and moving book.
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Chamath Palihapitiya on Venture Investments (Podcast)
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Angel Parham
in the context of how African-American intellectuals engaged with classical literature.
Ask Daily Stoic: Ryan and Angel Parham On Why Studying the Classics Is So Important
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Ryan Holiday
in a discussion about representation in literature.
Maya Smart on Transforming Education and the Power of Reading
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Erik Rostad
as a book to be read in a 2025 reading group.
The Art of Teaching by Gilbert Highet
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Stefan Paas
als een aangrijpend verslag van zijn tijd in slavernij.
#118 - De geschiedenis van slavernij en de immense rol van religie (met Martijn Stoutjesdijk en Stefan Paas)
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Michelle Kuo
as a memoir that caused Patrick to experience panic.
The healing power of reading | Michelle Kuo
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Troy Maragos
when discussing the hypocrisy of slave owners' understanding of Christianity compared to Douglass's own understanding.
Troy Maragos - Promise (Ezekiel 34:11-24)
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Erik Rostad
as a book covered in his February reading group.
#240 - The Bible | King James Version
Mentioned by the host in comparison to Solzhenitsyn's work, highlighting its exploration of suffering and the human spirit.
The Gulag Archipelago
Mentioned by Craig in relation to books with material legislative impact.
Ep 687 - The Jungle, by Upton Sinclair
Mentioned as Frederick Douglass's first autobiography, providing proof of slavery's reality.
Frederick Douglass
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Eddie Hood
as an example of reading to get rid of pain and improve one’s life.
Atomic Reading Habits | EP 5

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