9 Rainn Wilson Recommended Books
Rainn Wilson is an American actor best known for his role as Dwight Schrute in the American version of The Office. He has also starred in the films Juno, Super, and The Rocker. He is a published author and co-founder of the digital media company, SoulPancake. Wilson is heavily involved in charity and has served as a board member of the Mona Foundation since 2005.
9 Books recommended by Rainn Wilson
Rome and Jerusalem
The Clash of Ancient Civilizations
Author :Martin Goodman
- Rainn Wilson"My two favorite cities have a storied and contentious history, richly documented in this terrific study. Sparks fly and, meanwhile, Christianity sweeps in and transforms the world in a few short hundred years. Fascinating." - Rainn Wilson [Source]
Narrow Road to the Interior
And Other Writings
Author :Matsuo Basho
- Rainn Wilson"The master of the haiku wrote this travelogue of his journey through northern Japan in the 17th century." - Rainn Wilson [Source]
A Giacometti Portrait
Author :James Lord
- Rainn Wilson"A fascinating study of the obsessive artist in the throes of his creation." - Rainn Wilson [Source]
Mountains Beyond Mountains
The Quest of Dr. Paul Farmer, a Man Who Would Cure the World
Author :Tracy Kidder
- Rainn Wilson"A biography of the great doctor, teacher and humanitarian, Paul Farmer." - Rainn Wilson [Source]
The Family Virtues Guide
Simple Ways to Bring Out the Best in Our Children and Ourselves
Author :Linda Kavelin Popov
- Rainn Wilson"A really interesting thing I give to parents. It basically talks about virtues based education." - Rainn Wilson [Source]
If at Birth You Don't Succeed
My Adventures with Disaster and Destiny
Author :Zach Anner
- Rainn Wilson"An absolute joy." - Rainn Wilson [Source]
The Seven Mysteries of Life
An Exploration of Science and Philosophy
Author :Guy Murchie
- Rainn Wilson"An enormous tome of knowledge, wisdom, science, philosophy and transcendental mysticism that was said to have inspired Carl Sagan’s Cosmos. Like Walt Whitman as a science geek." - Rainn Wilson [Source]
This Is a Book
Author :Demetri Martin
- Rainn Wilson"The sharpest, oddest wit in an evolutionary line that includes James Thurber, Steve Martin and Steven Wright. Demetri’s brain astounds me." - Rainn Wilson [Source]
FAQs
Q1: What type of books does Rainn Wilson recommend?
Rainn Wilson recommends books in many different genres, including fantasy, science fiction, mystery, horror, and nonfiction.
Q2: How does Rainn Wilson choose what books to recommend?
Rainn Wilson chooses books that he believes are interesting, inspiring, and offer something unique and thought-provoking. He also considers the impact they may have on readers of all backgrounds.
Q3: What is Rainn Wilson's current list of recommended books?
Rainn Wilson's current list of recommended books can be found on his blog/page.
Q4: Does Rainn Wilson recommend any audiobooks?
Yes, he does recommend audiobooks from time to time, featuring some of his favorite stories and characters.
Q5: Are all of the books recommended by Rainn Wilson available for purchase?
Yes, most of the books on his recommended list are available for purchase. Some may not be available in certain regions but there should be multiple purchase and rental options.
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