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Mentioned in 103 episodes

To Kill a Mockingbird

Book • 1960

Harper Lee's "To Kill a Mockingbird" is a classic novel that explores themes of racial injustice, childhood innocence, and moral courage in the American South.

The story is narrated by Scout Finch, a young girl who witnesses the trial of Tom Robinson, a Black man falsely accused of a crime.

Lee's powerful storytelling captures the complexities of race relations in the Jim Crow South, highlighting the prejudice and injustice faced by Black people.

The novel's enduring appeal lies in its exploration of universal themes of empathy, compassion, and the importance of standing up for what is right.

It remains a powerful reminder of the ongoing struggle for racial equality in America.

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Mentioned in 103 episodes

Mentioned by

Steven Pressfield

as an example of a book told from a first-person perspective.

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Mentioned by

Marc Andreessen

as a novel that captures the spirit of a time and becomes immortal.

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Ryan Holiday

in the context of writer's block and fear of not meeting expectations.

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Mentioned as one of the books most commonly taught to middle and high schoolers as the backbone of an English literature education.

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Bryan Stevenson

as the story Monroeville prides itself on.

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Ryan Holiday

as an example of someone whose early success hindered later work.

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Steve Magness on Winning The Inside Game

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Ryan Holiday

in relation to the book "Furious Hours", which discusses Harper Lee's struggles with perfectionism and the challenges of writing after immense success.