The book this episode covers
The Barnstormer and the Lady
Dennis Farney · Reading rank 149
David closes the episode calling the book fantastic, beautiful, and one he won't forget.
Cross-episode reference · Founder theme · Reread language · Dedicated episode · Explicit praise
Books David recommends along the way
The Gambler
William C. Rempel · Reading rank 159 · in 2 other episodes
The host praises the Kirk Kerkorian book covered in Founders #65 while explaining how that episode led him to Olive Ann Beech.
Cross-episode reference · Explicit praise
The Defiant Ones
Allen Hughes · Watch & Listen · in 11 other episodes
David recommends The Defiant Ones to anyone interested in entrepreneurship.
Explicit praise · Founder theme
Also mentioned
Tao of Charlie Munger
David Clark · Reading rank 35 · in 10 other episodes
David applies the book's observation about long-term business survival to a decision by Beech Aircraft.
Founder theme
The Republic of Tea
Mel Ziegler, Patricia Ziegler, and Bill Rosenzweig · Reading rank 199 · in 3 other episodes
Cross-episode reference
Wild Company
Mel Ziegler and Patricia Ziegler · Reading rank 211 · in 3 other episodes
Cross-episode reference
Each note is a short paraphrase of why David brings the book up. Book pages show every piece of evidence and its review status. How ranking works