The book this episode covers
Pulitzer
James McGrath Morris · Reading rank 74 · in 4 other episodes
The host gives strong direct praise for the biography, calling it fantastic and noting the well-researched, novel-like quality of the writing.
Dedicated episode · Explicit praise
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Also mentioned
Born of This Land
Chung Ju-yung · Reading rank 75 · in 7 other episodes
David uses Chung Ju-yung's rise from rice-shop delivery boy to owner as a direct parallel to Pulitzer's rise.
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