BOOKS THAT CHANGED MY LIFE is a heartfelt series where passionate readers share the one book that changed everything
Each episode dives into deeply personal stories inspired by the power of the written word. A show for book lovers, by book lovers — because sometimes, one book really can change your life.
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How Dale Carnegie Inspired John Paul DeJoria
Long before co-founding John Paul Mitchell Systems and Patrón Tequila, billionaire entrepreneur John Paul DeJoria was a young Navy veteran knocking on doors in Greater Los Angeles, selling encyclopedias strictly on commission. Facing constant rejection with no guaranteed salary or...
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Why Bill Nye Loves Carry On, Mr. Bowditch?
A fifth grader discovers the story of a self-taught mathematician who navigated by the stars. As a result, a lifelong passion for science begins. For educator Bill Nye, Jean Lee Latham’s historical novel became an important influence. It taught him...
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Why Maitreyi Loves Attack on Titan?
When the line between hero and villain blurs, how do we evaluate justice? For actress Maitreyi Ramakrishnan, Hajime Isayama’s dark manga masterpiece provided an early masterclass in systemic oppression, political propaganda, and the danger of moral certainty. Quick Answer Actress...
Meet the host
For decades, Chris Collins has been a “fixer” in the business world. Now, he’s turning his attention to a bigger problem: making books cool.
Always on the hunt for a life-changing book, Chris hosts weekly conversations with passionate readers from across the social landscape. The show is taped in the Syndicate X Library, Chris’s collection of over 25,000 books in downtown Los Angeles.
Equal parts Marcel Duchamp and Napoleon Hill, Chris is dedicated to elevating a love of reading into a full-spectrum lifestyle– one book at a time.
