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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.
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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as Frederick Douglass's first autobiography.

Emily Bernard

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Frederick Douglass (Radio Edit)
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, highlighting the importance of reading in achieving freedom.

Erik Rostad

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Top Ideas from the World of Books
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as an incredible and life-changing book.


Ryan Holiday

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What Do You Have To Show For It? | Our Sphere Of Impulses
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in the context of discussing family separation during slavery.


Coleman Hughes

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Coleman Hughes on the Legacy of Slavery
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as a powerful and moving book.


Chamath Palihapitiya

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Chamath Palihapitiya on Venture Investments (Podcast)
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in the context of how African-American intellectuals engaged with classical literature.


Angel Parham

Ask Daily Stoic: Ryan and Angel Parham On Why Studying the Classics Is So Important
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in a discussion about representation in literature.


Ryan Holiday

Maya Smart on Transforming Education and the Power of Reading
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as a book to be read in a 2025 reading group.

Erik Rostad

The Art of Teaching by Gilbert Highet
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als een aangrijpend verslag van zijn tijd in slavernij.

Stefan Paas

#118 - De geschiedenis van slavernij en de immense rol van religie (met Martijn Stoutjesdijk en Stefan Paas)
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as a memoir that caused Patrick to experience panic.

Michelle Kuo

The healing power of reading | Michelle Kuo
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when discussing the hypocrisy of slave owners' understanding of Christianity compared to Douglass's own understanding.


Troy Maragos

Troy Maragos - Promise (Ezekiel 34:11-24)
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as a book covered in his February reading group.

Erik Rostad

#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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as an example of reading to get rid of pain and improve one’s life.


Eddie Hood

Atomic Reading Habits | EP 5