This Is the Author

In this episode of THIS IS THE AUTHOR meet social psychologist Jonathan Haidt, former Scientologist Michelle LeClaire, and pastor Carey Nieuwhof. Hear the passion behind each author’s personal journey to the mic and what inspired them; be inspired by the strength and self-love required to escape from a cult; and learn what it takes to be a good leader. Plus, find out which author had trouble pronouncing ramen noodles! Enjoy.

The Coddling of the American Mind by Jonathan Haidt and Greg Lukianoff: http://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/557315/the-coddling-of-the-american-mind/

Perfectly Clear by Michelle LeClair and Robin Gaby Fisher: http://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/535093/perfectly-clear/

Didn't See It Coming by Carey Nieuwhof: http://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/565668/didnt-see-it-coming/

In this episode of THIS IS THE AUTHOR meet lawyer and social justice advocate Bryan Stevenson, teacher and novelist Torrey Maldonado, and former CBS News producer and reporter Heather Won Tesoriero. Hear how these authors are redefining what it means to be a superhero– whether it’s by standing up for America’s youth in underrepresented communities, writing stories that speak to the superhero in all young people, or introducing us to a superhero science teacher and his awe-inspiring students. Plus, discover how one author would use a time machine to find one of his dream narrators. Enjoy.

Just Mercy by Bryan Stevenson: http://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/224792/just-mercy/

Tight by Torrey Maldonado: http://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/556833/tight/

The Class by Heather Won Tesoriero: http://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/554335/the-class/

In this episode of THIS IS THE AUTHOR meet activist Khalida Brohi, poet Kevin Young, and bestselling writer and journalist Jeanne Marie Laskas. You’ll hear about stories from all over the world from the “voiceless” women in Pakistan, to the voices of one’s childhood, to the heartfelt letters of everyday Americans. Plus, learn why poetry, like song, is meant to be shared out loud. Enjoy.

I Should Have Honor by Khalida Brohi : http://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/536847/i-should-have-honor/

Brown by Kevin Young: http://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/553753/brown/

To Obama by Jeanne Marie Laskas: http://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/564583/to-obama/

In this episode we hear from Nathalie Molina Niño, author of Leapfrog, Chris Bailey, author Hyperfocus, and Steve Hilton, author of Positive Populism.

Leapfrog by Nathalie Molina Niño: http://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/561511/leapfrog/

Hyperfocus by Chris Bailey: http://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/562033/hyperfocus/

Positive Populism by Steve Hilton: http://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/576515/positive-populism/

In this episode we hear from Dr. Sharon Saline, author of What Your ADHD Child Wishes You Knew, KJ Dell’Antonia, author How to Be a Happier Parent, and Maxie McCoy, author of You're Not Lost.

What Your ADHD Child Wishes You Knew by Dr. Sharon Saline: http://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/562282/what-your-adhd-child-wishes-you-knew/

How to Be a Happier Parent by KJ Dell’Antonia : http://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/539268/how-to-be-a-happier-parent/

You're Not Lost by Maxie McCoy: http://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/563905/youre-not-lost/

In this episode, we hear from Daniel J. Siegel, MD, author of AWARE, Sam Anderson, author of Boom Town, and Anand Giridharadas, author of Winners Take All.

Aware by Daniel J. Siegel, MD: http://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/539757/aware/

Boom Town by Sam Anderson: http://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/228335/boom-town/

Winners Take All by Anand Giridharadas: http://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/539747/winners-take-all/

In this episode of This is the Author, the author, Howard Michael Gould, and the narrator, John Michael Higgins, discusses recording Last Looks.

Learn more: http://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/564309/last-looks/

In this episode of THIS IS THE AUTHOR meet “Unmistakable Creative” podcaster Srinivas Rao, businesswoman Tiffani Bova, and entrepreneur Jessica Honegger. You’ll learn personal and professional skills as these authors talk about creativity, discovering new paths to success, facing your fears…and why one author may have found a new career path thanks to the recording process!

An Audience of One by Srinivas Rao: http://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/534660/an-audience-of-one/

Growth IQ by Tiffani Bovi: http://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/565890/growth-iq/

Imperfect Courage by Jessica Honegger: http://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/564762/imperfect-courage/

In this episode of THIS IS THE AUTHOR meet comedian Maeve Higgins, poet Fatimah Asghar, and psychologist Mitch Abblett. You’ll go on a journey of personal enlightenment with these authors as they talk about everything from being an immigrant, to how writing is a way of thinking, and how we can better understand ourselves and our patterns in order to find happiness. Plus, perhaps our new favorite answer to who an author’s dream narrator would be if not herself. Hint – he’s blue and has a major sweet tooth.

Maeve in America by Maeve Higgins: http://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/546681/maeve-in-america/

If They Come for Us by Fatimah Asghar: http://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/565781/if-they-come-for-us/

The Five Hurdles to Happiness by Mitch Abblett: http://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/567055/the-five-hurdles-to-happiness/

"What inspired me to write this memoir was I had a daughter four years ago, and my mother, who had been dead for a long time, was an alcoholic. And as I began to write about motherhood I realized that one thing that was very important to me, in my life with my daughter, was to sort of break a cycle of silence and secrecy that exists within most alcoholic families."

Learn more: http://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/550388/now-my-heart-is-full/