Cory Booker

Cory Booker

U.S. Senator from New Jersey

Democratic Senator known for his work on criminal justice reform and community engagement. His reading choices reflect interests in leadership, activism, and social change.

Politicians & Leaders

Cory Booker is a U.S. Senator from New Jersey and former mayor of Newark, where he gained recognition for urban revitalization and anti-poverty initiatives. He has been a prominent advocate for criminal justice reform, particularly through his engagement with incarcerated individuals and their families. His leadership emphasizes moral courage and community uplift.

7 Books Recommended by Cory Booker

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The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin

by Benjamin Franklin

8 people recommended

[The author] didn’t mean to write his autobiography. He wanted to write a note to his family about what he’d learned in his experiments.

Also recommended by: Elon Musk, Jamie Dimon, Brandon Stanton, Charlie Munger, Paul Graham, Vince Vaughn, Walter Isaacson

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Begin Again

by Eddie S. Glaude Jr.

4 people recommended

I strongly recommend [this book]. Already high on the NYTimes best seller list.

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Also recommended by: Hugh Hewitt, Steve Kerr, Walter Isaacson

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4 people recommended

If you are a workout guy, it reminds you of things you already know. That you can push your body and yourself far further than you think.

Also recommended by: Marc Andreessen, Sara Blakely, Lebron James

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#4

Parting the Waters

by Taylor Branch

4 people recommended

If you’re an American, it’s just an unbelievable story of our country.

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Also recommended by: Barack Obama, Christopher Hitchens, Ryan Holiday

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4 people recommended

Takes you out of where you probably are and lets you look into a window of aspects of our society that are really important.

Also recommended by: Howard Schultz, Richard Branson, Kathryn Minshew

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3 people recommended

A profound read.

Also recommended by: Tim Cook, Kevin Kelly

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Please Scream Inside Your Heart

by Dave Pell

Awesome. Funny. Insightful. Cathartic. Needed.

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