The Bookshelf with Adam Harris
Summary
Adam Harris, founder of As I Am Ireland and incoming CEO of Social Entrepreneurs Ireland, discusses his career transition and favorite books. He highlights Jeffrey Archer’s Clifton Chronicles as a blend of history and fiction, and recommends NeuroTribes for its shift in understanding autism from disorder to difference. Harris also shares recent reads, including Justine Champagne’s Knife River and Colin Morgan’s The Ballad of Ronan McCoy, noting their focus on trauma and character development.
Topics discussed
Introduction of Adam Harris and his career transition
Favorite book: The Clifton Chronicles by Jeffrey Archer
Discussion on Archer's style and the joy of reading big books
Honorable mention: NeuroTribes and the history of autism
Sponsor break: BKFC 94 combat sports event
Autism as a genetic condition and the rise of misinformation
Why Adam recommends NeuroTribes to business leaders
Last books read: Knife River and The Ballad of Ronan McCoy
Analysis of Knife River: themes of trauma and character development
Closing remarks and well wishes for Adam's new role
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