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Bourdain, the Definitive Oral Biography
Laurie Woolever
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4 mentions · 4 episodes · 2 podcasts
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“The book is mentioned in relation to Anthony Bourdain's influence and the format of the biography, which includes interviews with people who knew him.”
“It's called The Oral Blast. It's an oral biography. That format should be done more where his assistant had interviewed a bunch of people who actually knew Tony.”
Sentiment: Highly Recommended
Trigger: Influence of Anthony Bourdain
For: Fans of Anthony Bourdain and aspiring podcasters
Key quote: “I loved Anthony Bourdain when he was alive. I read his books.”
The host expresses a deep admiration for Anthony Bourdain and highlights the impact his work had on his own experiences while traveling. He mentions 'Bourdain, the Definitive Oral Biography' as a significant resource that captures Bourdain's essence through the voices of those who knew him best.
“A biography compiled from interviews with people who knew Anthony Bourdain, capturing his complex life as a storyteller.”
Sentiment: Deep Dive
Trigger: importance of biographies
For: Readers interested in personal stories of influential figures
Key quote: “This book shows the complete Tony. A mass of contradictions just like the rest of them.”
The host mentions 'Anthony Bourdain, The Definitive Oral Biography' to highlight the profound insights gained from the life of a complex individual. This biography, compiled from interviews with those who knew Bourdain, captures his contradictions and the impact he had on many lives.
“The book is the result of a years-long process of discovery, interviewing 91 people who knew Tony Bourdain, revealing more about his life than what he shared in his own works.”