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The Mike Slater Reading List

"I cannot live without books" -Thomas Jefferson

These are in no particular order, but if you’re not sure where to start, start at the top!

Imagine Jack and the History Kids

Join Jack as he puts down his video games and goes on an adventure with George Washington, Paul Revere, Amelia Earhart, and other historical friends. Your kids will learn there is a world of fun outside and it will spark a love of history as well.

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“A Must Read! Fantastic children’s book! Such imagination and creativity – it’s fun for kids and parents.”

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BOOKS I HIGHLY RECOMMEND

Black Rednecks and White Liberals by Thomas Sowell has completely changed how I view politics. From the importance of culture to the truth about slavery and racism in America, this is a MUST BUY.

A bit more academic than “Black Rednecks”, Vision of the Anointed is another great book from Dr. Sowell about how progressives view the world. It’s very different than how you or I view the world.

Two parenting books I love for raising boys: Raising a Modern Day Knight by Robert Lewis and Knight in Training: Ten Principles for Raising Honorable, Courageous, and Compassionate Boys by Heather Haupt. They’re both wonderful and have been instrumental in how we raise our son.

My favorite book for raising girls: Strong Fathers, Strong Daughters. 10 Secrets Every Father Should Know by Dr. Meg Meeker.

The Moral Case for Fossil Fuels by Alex Epstein is a must read to understand how to think about oil and make the case against people pushing for “Green” energy.

Buy all of these kids books from Brad Meltzer. Make this the centerpiece of your kids’ library.

If you’re new to politics, The 5,000 Year Leap is “Freedom 101”.

Ego Is The Enemy is the first Ryan Holiday book I read. He’s a fantastic writer and The Daily Stoic is an excellent introduction to Stoicism.

The 48 Laws of Power was the number one book we used to analyze the 2016 election and Donald Trump’s rise to power. Read it, and it will all make sense.

Tribe by Sebastian Junger is FULL OF TRUTH about our disconnected society today. It ends up being about PTSD, but it’s applicable to everyone and I think a must read for every American.

The two biggest issues no one is talking about is AI and Demographics. America Alone by Mark Steyn covers the latter, it’s excellent.

My Bondage and My Freedom from one of my favorite Americans ever.

The River Of Doubt is the baller story of Teddy Roosevelt exploring an unknown river in the Amazon. Who knew?

David McCullough is obviously great. The Wright Brothers is one of my favorite biographies.

Jonathan Haidt is an incredibly important thinker today on the topic of freedom of speech. The Righteous Mind influenced my book more than any other.

Everyone needs to know the story of Ernest Shackleton exploring the Antarctic in Endurance. You’ll never complain about being cold again.

The Conservative Heart by Arthur C. Brooks is a beautiful description of how conservatives can win the hearts of the American people.

The Masks of Masculinity gives language to the pose masks than I have worn all my life. Read this book and be your true self.

I started grading The Vanishing American Adult on a curve because it’s written by a US Senator, but it’s not just good for a senator, it’s a fantastic book. I’ll definitely read this again soon.

I Don’t Have Enough Faith To Be An Atheist is my favorite apologetics book. It played a major role in me becoming a Christian.

I loved reading A Short History of Nearly Everything. This is an amazing science book that I can understand. Nothing has made me marvel at the impossibility of life like this book.

It doesn’t get any better than Mere Christianity by C.S. Lewis. Read it with a friend! (And in a British accent).

These are my two book suggestions for HS or College grads: Make Your Bed by Admiral McRaven and The War of Art by Steven Pressfield. They’re both short, but full of wisdom. The War of Art inspired me to finally finish my book.

I read Gates of Fire because a military friend said it was popular in the SEAL community. It’s stunning. Get the Warrior Ethos for the much shorter version. Or get both.

I mention Theodore Dalrymple all the time on the air. He’s a prison and hospital psychologist in the poorest parts of England. And he’s an amazing writer. Life At The Bottom is a great place to start.

Dreamland: The True Tale of America’s Opiate by Sam Quinones. I never heard of the Opioid epidemic in America until Trump talked about it on the campaign trail. This book is FANTASTIC! Sam writes about all of the cultural forces that had to come together at just the right moment to make this such a crisis. A must-read to understand what we’re up against.

This is the book we reference when we talk about the proper masculine archetypes: King, Warrior, Magician, Lover: Rediscovering the Archetypes of the Mature Masculine, Robert Moore, Douglas Gillette.

Daniel Coyle is a great storyteller. “The Talent Code: Greatness Isn’t Born. It’s Grown” will help you build your (or your kids’ or co-workers’) talent. Very fun read. If you own a business or work in any sort of team, then his follow-up “The Culture Code” is a must-read.

I think these three Brian Kilmeade history books are exceptional. Concise and beautifully written. They’re excellent for High School aged kids as well. You will be fired up about history when reading these books.

AUTHORS WE’VE INTERVIEWED ON THE SHOW

September 2019

Devotion: An Epic Story of Heroism, Friendship, and Sacrifice, AND Spearhead: An American Tank Gunner, His Enemy, and a Collision of Lives in World War II by Adam Makos

Debunking Howard Zinn: Exposing the Fake History That Turned a Generation against America, Mary Grabar

Primal Screams: How the Sexual Revolution Created Identity Politics, Mary Eberstadt

American Spirit: Profiles in Resilience, Courage, and Faith, Taya Kyle

Star Spangled Scandal: Sex, Murder, and the Trial that Changed America, Chris DeRose

The Martyr and the Traitor: Nathan Hale, Moses Dunbar, and the American Revolution, Virginia DeJohn Anderson

August 2019

Let the Children Play: How More Play Will Save Our Schools and Help Children Thrive, William Doyle

Alone at Dawn: Medal of Honor Recipient John Chapman and the Untold Story of the World’s Deadliest Special Operations Force, Dan Schilling

July 2019