As Maile and I prepare to celebrate our 26th anniversary, we reflect on the books that have played an outsized role in our lives--dating, marriage, the whole journey--and how our life philosophy and world view has been impacted by certain books.

Books mentioned during the conversation: Death of a Salesman by Arthur Miller Watership Down by Richard Adams Watership Down (The Graphic Novel) by Richard Adams Crossing to Safety by Wallace Stegner The Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien Ruthless Trust by Brennan Manning The Surrender Experiment by Michael Singer Old Soul by Susan Barker The Elements by John Boyne Everything Sad is Untrue by Daniel Nayeri Good Soil by Jeff Chu Good Material by Dolly Alderton Whalefall by Daniel Kraus Angel Down by Daniel Kraus Connect with us!

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