Michael Lewis · 2003
A speaker recommends a book written by someone else.
“As Sam was thinking about all of this, the author Michael Lewis published the book Moneyball, which is a look inside the innovative approach of Oakland Athletics general manager Billy Bean to assemble a competitive baseball team on a small budget.”
Why: Sam read it in two days and loved everything about it, inspiring him to pursue his dream.
David Senra, Host on Founders#413 How To Run Down A Dream
Named without an opinion attached.
“Michael Lewis's Moneyball is probably the best account of this revolution in baseball.”
Why: Best account of the revolution in baseball analytics.
Ian W. Toll, Guest on Dan Carlin's Hardcore HistoryThe Supernova Coda
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Pacific Crucible
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Twilight of the Gods
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