Reading rank 161
Working
, subject: Robert Caro's approach to his craft
Robert Caro's account of his craft, which David calls incredible and says he expects to have a lasting impact on him.
82
Coverage Score
6
Scored evidence
About the book
This collection of personal pieces explains Caro's document research, long-form interviewing, sense of place, and insistence on tracing how political power affects individual lives.
Why read it
Best if you want Robert Caro's account of his craft after hearing David call the book incredible and recommend getting a copy
Key themes
- Deliberately inefficient craft
- Determination under pressure
Evidence and original sources
This record is supported by 7 public evidence rows linked to original Founders episodes.
- Tiger Woods — David highlights Robert Caro's deliberately inefficient, detail-oriented craft approach in Working.
- Robert Caro on power, poverty, ruthlessness, & obsession — David opens the episode by naming Working by Robert A. Caro as the book he's discussing today.
- Walt Disney and Picasso — David identifies Working by Robert Caro as the book covered in Founders episode 305.
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