Recommended by

Eric Weinstein

Mathematician, economist, and podcast host

"I resist most requests for book recommendations. I suggest "Prison Diary" by Jayaprakash Narayan for this moment in our democracy. ["Break Glass in Case of Emergency People" comes from a long forgotten slogan in Hindi: "अंधेरे में एक प्रकाश" as a play on the word "Emergency".]"

About "Prison Diary"

"Prison Diary" is a book written by Jayaprakash Narayan that has garnered attention from influential voices across various fields. This book has been publicly recommended by 1 notable figure, demonstrating its impact and relevance to thought leaders, entrepreneurs, and public intellectuals.

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Who recommends "Prison Diary"?

"Prison Diary" by Jayaprakash Narayan has been recommended by 1 person, including Eric Weinstein. Each person listed above has publicly shared their recommendation on Twitter/X, often explaining what they found valuable about the book.

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Why should I read "Prison Diary"?

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Where can I buy "Prison Diary"?

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