Mike Rowe's Book Recommendations

Justify This

by Nick Searcy

"He's a terrific character actor, with a new book called Justify This, which I recommend enthusiastically. Like the author, it’s smart, funny, and honest."

Forbidden Facts: Government Deceit & Suppression About Brain Damage from Childhood Vaccines

by Gavin de Becker

"I’ve never seen such a short book so thoroughly researched and footnoted... I can't recommend it enough."

Blossom Tales: A Story of Menstrual Magic

by Khamila Rose

"I hope you'll pick up a copy of Blossom Tales. It’s a fine way to encourage the qualities we all desperately hope will define the next generation..."

Oh No, Not the Home

by Peggy Rowe

"In particular, I'd recommend it to anyone with aging parents. Especially those considering life in a retirement community... "Oh No, Not the Home," is a great book..."

The War of Art

by Steven Pressfield

"I learned to fight that feeling about 20 years ago, when I read a terrific book called The War of Art... I can recommend it without hesitation"

Collective Illusions

by Todd Rose

"That theory is at the heart of a book called Collective Illusions, by @ltoddrose... I encourage you to read the book with all due speed."

The Canceling of the American Mind

by Rikki Schlott

"Author @RIKKISCHLOTT’s book "The Canceling of the American Mind," is awesome. You should read it."

The End of Average

by Todd Rose

"The End of Average book by @ltoddrose holds the key to fixing everything broken in our education system. Reading it will change the way you evaluate yourself..."

Fossil Future: Why Global Human Flourishing Requires More Oil, Coal, and Natural Gas—Not Less

by Alex Epstein

"author Fossil Future: Why Global Human Flourishing Requires More Oil, Coal, and Natural Gas—Not Less. If you’re at all like me, you love books that live up to their titles. This one does."

The Gift of Fear

by Gavin de Becker

"If you’re wondering what to do to protect yourself... he can tell you that, too. In fact, he told us 25 years ago, in a terrific book called The Gift of Fear, which just happens to be more relevant today than it was then."