EEDA Pod Book Squad: Winning Friends & Influencing People

from Enthusiastic Encouragement & Dubious Advice · host Patricia Elzie-Tuttle

In this milestone 50th episode, Patricia and Nicole launch the EEDA Pod Book Club by diving into "How to Win Friends and Influence People," discussing its historical context, enduring popularity, and problematic aspects. They reflect on the book's advice, its questionable undertones, and how it shaped the self-help genre, while sharing their own perspectives on giving compliments and social interaction. The episode also features community updates, gratitude for their editor Jen, and personal highlights. Mentioned on the show: Bookshop Affiliate Storefront (links below are affiliate) Become a patron! Patreon.com/eedapod Subscribe to the ongoing Enthusiastic Encouragement & Dubious Advice Newsletter Our merch shop is open! Jen Zink's GoFundMe Litquake: San Francisco's Literary Festival EEDA Pod: Taking What's Best: A Guide to Self-Help How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie (or Libro.fm) Lore Olympus: Volume One by Rachel Smythe In Defense of Dabbling: The Brilliance of Being a Total Amateur by Karen Walrond Find the full show notes and official transcript on our website: eedapod.com Follow the show on Instagram & find us on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, & Spotify Sound editing by Jen Zink

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