Books recommended by Sebastian Junger
Sebastian Junger is an American author and journalist, best known for his work on War and its effects on humanity. His non-fiction book Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind, a sweeping narrative that explores the history of our species, made him famous for his unique blend of storytelling and historical insight.
Junger’s writing style is characterized by his ability to craft compelling narratives that seamlessly integrate historical facts with personal anecdotes and philosophical reflections. His books often explore themes of human nature, culture, and the relationship between humans and the natural world, as seen in works like At Play in the Fields of the Lord, which is a thought-provoking exploration of colonialism and its impact on indigenous cultures. With his distinctive blend of storytelling and intellectual curiosity, Junger has established himself as a leading voice in non-fiction writing.
Official links:
- Sebastian Junger’s official website: https://sebastianjunger.com/
- Sapiens by Sebastian Junger (Amazon): https://www.amazon.com/Sapiens-Brief-History-Humanity/dp/0061769114
- At Play in the Fields of the Lord by Sebastian Junger (Amazon): https://www.amazon.com/Play-Fields-Lord-Sebastian-Junger/dp/1580051429
- Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind (by Yuval Noah Harari). Recommended by Ashton Kutcher , Bill Gates , Bill Gurley , Daniel Ek , Demis Hassabis , James Cameron , Joe Rogan , Karlie Kloss , Keith Rabois , Kishore Biyani , Lex Fridman , Mark Zuckerberg , Naval Ravikant , Peter Attia , Ray Dalio , Reid Hoffman , Richard Branson , Ryan Shea , Sam Kass , Sebastian Junger , Vinod Khosla , Whitney Cummings , PewDiePie , Melinda Gates , Anthony Pompliano , Changpeng Zhao , Patrick O’Shaughnessy , Chris Evans , Mark Manson , Simon Mayo , Penn Jillette , James Clear
- At Play in the Fields of the Lord: (by Peter Matthiessen). Recommended by Sebastian Junger , Patrick O’Shaughnessy