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Mentioned in 47 episodes

CHARLOTTE'S WEB

Book • 1952

Charlotte's Web, written by E.B.

White, is a timeless children's classic that tells the story of Wilbur, a pig, and Charlotte, a spider, who form an unlikely friendship.

The story is set on a farm and revolves around the efforts of Charlotte to save Wilbur from being slaughtered.

Through their relationship, the book explores themes of friendship, courage, self-sacrifice, and the natural cycle of life and death.

The novel is known for its vivid depiction of farm life and its ability to address complex emotions and themes in a way that is accessible to children.

The book has been widely acclaimed and has sold over 45 million copies worldwide since its publication in 1952.

Mentioned by

Angela Duckworth

Mentioned in 47 episodes

Mentioned by

Adam Grant

as an example of an author who declined an invitation in an amusing way.

WorkLife: How to say no

Mentioned by

Louis Sachar

as a book his teacher read aloud in fourth grade, sparking his love for reading.

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Mentioned to highlight the use of humour when saying no.

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Mentioned by

Mary Karr

as a book she read as a child.

#745: Rick Rubin and Mary Karr

Mentioned by

Angela Duckworth

while discussing a letter Conan O'Brien wrote to the author.

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Mentioned by

Angela Duckworth

regarding the relationship between Wilbur and Fern and wanting Wilbur not to become bacon.

51. What Separates Humans From Other Animals?

Mentioned by

Adam Grant

as an example of an author who used a creative way to decline a request.

WorkLife: How to say no

Gene Baur

quotes E.B. White, the author of, to highlight the ethical dilemma of raising animals for slaughter.

Don't Eat Anything With a Face

Mentioned by

Don Katz

in a conversation with

Guy Raz

about Steve Jobs' emotional response to the audiobook.

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Mentioned by

Tim Miller

and

Bill Kristol

, discussing the use of the book's title by the CPV for a border patrol operation.

Bill Kristol: Fight on All Fronts

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