Enchantment, Terror, and Deliverance in the City of Love
by David Talbot
Recommended by Patrick Collison
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Recommended by 2 sources and appears in American History, Most Recommended Books, and History.
In a kaleidoscopic narrative, bestselling David Talbot recounts the gripping story of San Francisco in the turbulent years between 1967 & 1982?& of the extraordinary persons who led to the city?s ultimate rebirth & triumph. Season of the Witch is the first book to fully capture the dark magic of San Francisco in this breathtaking period, when the c...
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Recommended by 2 sources and appears in American History, Most Recommended Books, and History.
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Patrick Collison
Co-founder and CEO of Stripe
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Consider Disrupted by Dan Lyons. Recommended by 3 sources.
“Disrupted is a first-person, often scathing memoir of a journalist thrown into Silicon Valley startup culture. it reads as brisk and anecdote-driven: a steady stream of funny, enraged scenes that map the social rituals of venture-backed companies. Its useful part is its voice — candid, sarcastic, and detail-rich about office absurdities — which makes the culture feel tangible. The main limitation is repetition: a long string of similar incidents and punchlines can flatten into sustained snark and leave readers who want structural analysis wanting.”
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