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Wind, sand, and stars

Book • 1939

John O'Hara Cosgrave

Lewis Galantière

Antoine de Saint-Exupéry

Wind, Sand and Stars is a memoir by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry that explores themes of friendship, death, heroism, and the search for meaning in life.

The book recounts his experiences as a pilot, including a dramatic plane crash in the Sahara Desert.

It also reflects on the role of technology in expanding human understanding and connection with nature.

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Lawrence De Geest

Mentioned in 6 episodes

Mentioned by Naval while quoting a line about teaching people to yearn for the sea when building a ship.

Recommended by

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as a philosophical book about life as much as about flying.

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Mentioned by

Lawrence De Geest

as a formative book about passion and pursuing a craft.

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Mentioned by

Danny Crichton

in the context of his reflections on flight and existentialism.

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Jacob Morgan

as a source for a quoted line about machines and human challenges.

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Mike Sowden

while talking about distant lights seen at night.

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Steven Tanti

as a book his roommate read to him while they were high, illustrating the intensity of that experience.

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Mentioned by

Naval

when quoting a line about inspiring people rather than issuing orders.

Recommended by

Edward Norton

as a favorite book about finding life's bliss.

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