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Russell Moore Recommended Books
Russell Moore has recommended 37 books. Browse the complete reading list with quotes and sources below.
Russell Moore is an American theologian, ethicist, and preacher.
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David Copperfield
by Charles Dickens
Russell Moore recommended this book on Twitter. (Source)
The Uneasy Conscience of Modern Fundamentalism
by Carl F. H. Henry
Russell Moore recommended this book on Twitter. (Source)
A Room Called Remember
Uncollected Pieces
by Frederick Buechner
Russell Moore recommended this book on Twitter. (Source)
Signposts in a Strange Land
by Walker Percy
Russell Moore recommended this book on Twitter. (Source)
Against Heresies
by St. Irenaeus
Russell Moore recommended this book on Twitter. (Source)
Jayber Crow
Port William, Book 6
by Wendell Berry
Russell Moore recommended this book on Twitter. (Source)
Maximus the Confessor
Selected Writings
by Maximus the Confessor
Russell Moore recommended this book on Twitter. (Source)
Selected Poems
1931-2004
by Czeslaw Milosz
Russell Moore recommended this book on Twitter. (Source)
A Theology of the New Testament
by George Eldon Ladd
Russell Moore recommended this book on Twitter. (Source)
Holy Bible
Russell Moore recommended this book on Twitter. (Source)
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18 people
Neil deGrasse Tyson recommended this bookNeil deGrasse Tyson
"To learn that it's easier to be told by others what to think and believe than it is to think for yourself." - Neil deGrasse Tyson
Neil deGrasse Tyson's recommendation of this book 
Peter Thiel recommended this bookPeter Thiel
Peter Thiel says The New Testament has influenced him more than The Old Testament.
Peter Thiel's recommendation of this book 
Barack Obama recommended this bookBarack Obama
On the "favorite books" section of Barack Obama's Facebook profile.
Barack Obama's recommendation of this book 
Wim Hof recommended this bookWim Hof
Wim Hof's answer to "What do you give to people as gifts?"
Wim Hof's recommendation of this book 
Laird Hamilton recommended this bookLaird Hamilton
"The first book that I found a lot of truth in it, and then I was able to share that with people." - Laird Hamilton
Laird Hamilton's recommendation of this book 
Walter Isaacson recommended this bookWalter Isaacson
"Everybody, of course, should be familiar with [this book], which is a way of being taught through both parables and tales of people and their values." - Walter Isaacson
Walter Isaacson's recommendation of this book +12
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- A.J. Jacobs
"One thing that really has stuck with me is that [this book] talks about that you should be grateful all the time." - A.J. Jacobs
- Hillary Clinton
"Was and remains the biggest influence on my thinking." - Hillary Clinton
- Kevin Kelly
"Probably the most amazing thing you haven’t read yet." - Kevin Kelly
- Caterina Fake
Caterina Fake mentioned this book on "The Tim Ferriss Show" podcast.
- Ricardo Semler
"A very interesting book to keep going back to to get a glimpse of humanity." - Ricardo Semler
- Ryan Flaherty
"A big one." - Ryan Flaherty
- Tim Draper
Most Recommended Books reached out to Tim Draper directly.
- Christopher Hitchens
"[The best document] in human history that [is] the product of a committee." - Christopher Hitchens
- Cathie Wood
"I go back to it all the time." - Cathie Wood
- Kanye West
"Better than Pinterest." - Kanye West
- Maya Angelou
"I was influenced forever by the New Testament. I love the Beatitudes, informing us that the meek shall inherit the earth." - Maya Angelou
- Winston Churchill
One of Winston Churchill's favorite books.
- A.J. Jacobs
The Brothers Karamazov
by Fyodor Dostoevsky
Russell Moore recommended this book on Twitter. (Source)
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3 people
Jordan Peterson recommended this bookJordan Peterson
Recommended on Jordan Peterson's website.
Jordan Peterson's recommendation of this book 
Hillary Clinton recommended this bookHillary Clinton
"[This book] made a lasting impression on me when I read it as a young woman." - Hillary Clinton
Hillary Clinton's recommendation of this book 
Ernest Hemingway recommended this bookErnest Hemingway
Ernest Hemingway recommended this book in the "Ernest Hemingway on Writing" book.
Ernest Hemingway's recommendation of this book
Christianity and Liberalism
by J. Gresham Machen
Russell Moore recommended this book on Twitter. (Source)
Mere Christianity
by C. S. Lewis
Russell Moore recommended this book on Twitter. (Source)
The City of God
by St. Augustine
Russell Moore recommended this book on Twitter. (Source)
The Institutes Of The Christian Religion
by John Calvin
Russell Moore recommended this book on Twitter. (Source)
Make Good Art
by Neil Gaiman
"Really good. Really short." - Russell Moore (Source)
The Writing Life
by Annie Dillard
"If you're one of those people gifted to writing, this will give you motivation." - Russell Moore (Source)
Also recommended by
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Patrick O'Shaughnessy recommended this bookPatrick O'Shaughnessy
"My favorite book about writing." - Patrick O'Shaughnessy
Patrick O'Shaughnessy's recommendation of this book
On Writing
A Memoir of the Craft
by Stephen King
"Really helpful." - Russell Moore (Source)
Also recommended by
3 people
Jason Calacanis recommended this bookJason Calacanis
"Got me jazzed up about writing and reading more." - Jason Calacanis
Jason Calacanis's recommendation of this book 
Brian Koppelman recommended this bookBrian Koppelman
"Still the gold standard." - Brian Koppelman
Brian Koppelman's recommendation of this book 
Edgar Wright recommended this bookEdgar Wright
Edgar Wright recommended this book on Twitter.
Edgar Wright's recommendation of this book
The War of Art
Break Through the Blocks and Win Your Inner Creative Battles
by Steven Pressfield
"About showing up and not waiting for inspiration to hit." - Russell Moore (Source)
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15 people
Joe Rogan recommended this bookJoe Rogan
"A great book about harnessing creativity." - Joe Rogan
Joe Rogan's recommendation of this book 
Lex Fridman recommended this bookLex Fridman
"Beautiful book." - Lex Fridman
Lex Fridman's recommendation of this book 
Aubrey Marcus recommended this bookAubrey Marcus
"One of the most influential books in my life." - Aubrey Marcus
Aubrey Marcus's recommendation of this book 
Ryan Holiday recommended this bookRyan Holiday
One of Ryan Holiday's 2 answers to "what book are you most likely to give out as a gift?"
Ryan Holiday's recommendation of this book 
Seth Godin recommended this bookSeth Godin
Seth Godin mentioned this book on "The Tim Ferriss Show" podcast.
Seth Godin's recommendation of this book - Brian Koppelman recommended this book
Brian Koppelman
"Talks about resistance." - Brian Koppelman
Brian Koppelman's recommendation of this book +9
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- Marie Forleo
"The essential no-bullshit guide for anyone who battles self-doubt or struggles to bring any important project to life." - Marie Forleo
- Daniel Pink
"I have [a little sign] on my desk here that says, 'Beat the resistance.' So, I’ve given [this book] out a lot too." - Daniel Pink
- Derek Sivers
"Are you a writer who doesn’t write, a painter who doesn’t paint, an entrepreneur who never starts a venture? Then you know what “Resistance” is. This book is about that. Read it." - Derek Sivers
- Soman Chainani
"Half drill sergeant, half Zen voodoo master, [the author] shot me out of my stupor and taught me the meaning of creative discipline." - Soman Chainani
- Jen Sincero
"Read this thing if you want to blast past your fears and insecurities and resistance to being your biggest, badassiest self." - Jen Sincero
- Jodie Cook
"This book is a sharp reality check for every artist. It will help you become unblocked, right now and possibly forever." - Jodie Cook
- Danny Miranda
"Odds of re-reading: close to 100%." - Danny Miranda
- James Clear
"[One of] the 10 best nonfiction books of all-time." - James Clear
- Michael Hyatt
Michael Hyatt recommended this book on his website.
- Marie Forleo
Ten Arguments for Deleting Your Social Media Accounts Right Now
by Jaron Lanier
"About the way that one's attention can be chipped away." - Russell Moore (Source)
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What to Do When It's Your Turn
(and It's Always Your Turn)
by Seth Godin
"Talking about that principal of failing in order to create." - Russell Moore (Source)
The Man in the High Castle
by Philip K Dick
"Fascinating book." - Russell Moore (Source)
Can We Trust the Gospels?
by Peter J. Williams
"Magnificent!" - Russell Moore (Source)
The Rights Turn in Conservative Christian Politics
How Abortion Transformed the Culture Wars
by Andrew R. Lewis
"An excellent book." - Russell Moore (Source)
Redemption
Martin Luther King Jr.'s Last 31 Hours
by Joseph Rosenbloom
"This book is riveting." - Russell Moore (Source)
Isaiah Old and New
Exegesis, Intertextuality, and Hermeneutics
by Ben Witherington III
"This book is extraordinary." - Russell Moore (Source)
As Kingfishers Catch Fire
A Conversation on the Ways of God Formed by the Words of God
by Eugene H. Peterson
"I cannot overstate how much I recommend this book. Just magnificent." - Russell Moore (Source)
Reset
Living a Grace-Paced Life in a Burnout Culture
by David Murray
"As one who has veered too close to ministry burnout a time or two, I heartily recommend this book." - Russell Moore (Source)
The Diary of a Country Priest
by Georges Bernanos
"I am entranced by it." - Russell Moore (Source)
Basic Introduction to the New Testament
by John Stott
"Indispensable." - Russell Moore (Source)
Nothing to Prove
Why We Can Stop Trying So Hard
by Jennie Allen
"I am really enjoying, and learning a lot, from this book." - Russell Moore (Source)
Love That Boy
What Two Presidents, Eight Road Trips, and My Son Taught Me About a Parent's Expectations
by Ron Fournier
"I love [this book]. Inspiring, encouraging, wise." - Russell Moore (Source)
The Biggest Story
How the Snake Crusher Brings Us Back to the Garden
by Kevin DeYoung
"I highly recommend it for those of y'all with kids." - Russell Moore (Source)
The Righteous Mind
Why Good People Are Divided by Politics and Religion
by Jonathan Haidt
"The most important book in years." - Russell Moore (Source)
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A.J. Jacobs recommended this bookA.J. Jacobs
"All about trying to figure out the gap between the red and blue states – Republican and Democrat – and it’s really interesting." - A.J. Jacobs
A.J. Jacobs's recommendation of this book 
Ann Miura-Ko recommended this bookAnn Miura-Ko
"I love this book because it clarified for me a lot of things that I’ve been feeling for so long around." - Ann Miura-Ko
Ann Miura-Ko's recommendation of this book 
Derren Brown recommended this bookDerren Brown
"Tremendous & was part of forming Sacrifice (on Netflix)." - Derren Brown
Derren Brown's recommendation of this book
The World Beyond Your Head
On Becoming an Individual in an Age of Distraction
by Matthew B. Crawford
"About the way that one's attention can be chipped away." - Russell Moore (Source)
The God of the Garden
by Andrew Peterson
"You will definitely want to read this." - Russell Moore (Source)
The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe
The Chronicles of Narnia, Book 1
by C. S. Lewis
Russell Moore recommended this book on Twitter. (Source)
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2 people
Chris Anderson recommended this bookChris Anderson
"As a child, they exploded my imagination." - Chris Anderson
Chris Anderson's recommendation of this book 
Gretchen Rubin recommended this bookGretchen Rubin
"How many times have I read [this book]? Easily could be 40. Could be more." - Gretchen Rubin
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