The book this episode covers
My Forty Years with Ford
Charles E. Sorensen with Samuel T. Williamson · Reading rank 127 · in 6 other episodes
David calls the book important and worthy of readers' time and attention, then quotes David L. Lewis on its long use by serious Ford historians.
Cross-episode reference · Dedicated episode · Explicit praise · Founder theme
Books David recommends along the way
Against the Odds
James Dyson · Reading rank 1 · in 25 other episodes
David calls James Dyson's autobiography his favorite book covered on the podcast so far, drawing a parallel to Ford's prototype-driven tinkering.
Explicit praise
Also mentioned
Creative Selection
Ken Kocienda · Reading rank 7 · in 19 other episodes
David compares Henry Ford's physical models with Steve Jobs's demos to show how builders make an idea tangible enough to see, test, and improve.
Founder theme
Meet You in Hell
Les Standiford · Reading rank 30 · in 11 other episodes
David uses the book's Carnegie and Frick labor conflict to contextualize the bloodshed surrounding Ford's labor dispute.
Cross-episode reference · Founder theme
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