Derren Brown's Book Recommendations
Derren Brown is a British illusionist, mentalist, and author known for his television shows and stage performances. His work often explores psychological manipulation, magic, and suggestion. Based on his book recommendations, he seems interested in psychology, philosophy, and understanding the human mind.
📖 Written by Derren Brown
📚 Books Recommended by Derren Brown 7
How to Think Like a Roman Emperor
"This is a terrific book on Marcus Aurelius and flourishing in the Stoic mode."
book list View source ↗"This is a terrific book on Marcus Aurelius and flourishing in the Stoic mode by @DonJRobertson."
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The Happiness Hypothesis
"First got me thinking about happiness (which led to Happy, my last book)."
book list View source ↗"I’m a big fan of @JonHaidt’s books. The Happiness Hypothesis first got me thinking about happiness (which led to Happy, my last book), The Righteous Mind is tremendous & was part of forming Sacrifice (on Netflix) and now starting The Coddling Of The American Mind. Thanks Jon!"
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The Righteous Mind
"Tremendous & was part of forming Sacrifice (on Netflix)."
book list View source ↗"I’m a big fan of @JonHaidt’s books. The Happiness Hypothesis first got me thinking about happiness (which led to Happy, my last book), The Righteous Mind is tremendous & was part of forming Sacrifice (on Netflix) and now starting The Coddling Of The American Mind. Thanks Jon!"
tweet View source ↗The Physicks of Dirt
"A book I hear is very good, linking the wizardry of particle physics and magic: the Magick of Matter by Felix Flicker. Plus, what a great name."
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The Coddling of the American Mind
"Derren Brown mentioned this book on Twitter."
book list View source ↗Storytelling and Collective Psychology
"I am reading this on the train by @DrKelsinho. It’s unduly flattering to be written about like this, and a terrific book on Stoicism & dealing with anxiety etc. Storytelling & Collective Psychology: Ancient Wisdom, Modern Life and the Work of Derren Brown"
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Four Thousand Weeks
"I adored this book 4000 Weeks from @oliverburkeman…"
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