Robin Black

Robin Black

Author and Writing Teacher

Robin Black writes literary fiction and teaches creative writing. Her recommendations blend philosophy, psychology, and practical wisdom.

Authors & Thinkers

Robin Black is an award-winning author known for her short story collections and novels that explore complex human relationships. She teaches creative writing and has mentored numerous emerging writers through workshops and university programs.

6 Books Recommended by Robin Black

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#1

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36 people recommendedrecommended 4x

One of the great books ever written exists because of one of the worst times in human history. From suffering comes beauty.

One of the great books ever written exists because of one of the worst times in human history. From suffering comes beauty.

One of the great books ever written exists because of one of the worst times in human history. From suffering comes beauty.

One of the great books ever written exists because of one of the worst times in human history. From suffering comes beauty.

Also recommended by: Dustin Moskovitz, Ev Williams, Sam Altman, Aniela Gregorek, Bryan Johnson, Chelsea Handler, Chip Conley, Alastair Humphreys, Daniel Pink, Dave Elitch, David Blaine, Patrick Bet David, Emma Watson, Esther Perel, Fedor Holz, Jim Kwik, Jimmy Fallon, Jocko Willink, Jordan Peterson, Lex Fridman, Maria Popova, Mark Manson, Michael Gervais, Michael Hyatt, Pewdiepie, Phil Jackson, Ryan Holiday, Shane Parrish, Simon Sinek, Steve Kerr, Terry Crews, Tom Bilyeu, Tony Robbins, Turia Pitt, Derek Sivers

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#2

Mastery

by Robert Greene

14 people recommendedrecommended 4x

Wonderful book examining the lives of Masters. Recommend it highly.

Wonderful book examining the lives of Masters. Recommend it highly.

Wonderful book examining the lives of Masters. Recommend it highly.

Wonderful book examining the lives of Masters. Recommend it highly.

Also recommended by: Raj Shamani, Ev Williams, Aubrey Marcus, Patrick Bet David, Mark Hart, Maurice Ashley, Patrick Oshaughnessy, Robin Sharma, Rollo Tomassi, Ryan Holiday, Terry Laughlin, Tom Bilyeu, Derek Sivers

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#3

The Four Agreements

by Don Miguel Ruiz

13 people recommendedrecommended 4x

Great book.

Great book.

Great book.

Great book.

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Also recommended by: Jack Dorsey, Aubrey Marcus, Big Sean, Daniel Negreanu, Danny Miranda, Patrick Bet David, Ellen Degeneres, Jen Sincero, Joe Rogan, Karlie Kloss, Peter Attia, Derek Sivers

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Grit

by Angela Duckworth

11 people recommendedrecommended 4x

I recommend this book HIGHLY.

I recommend this book HIGHLY.

I recommend this book HIGHLY.

I recommend this book HIGHLY.

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Also recommended by: Ankur Warikoo, Raj Shamani, Tobi Lutke, Ali Abdaal, Jodie Cook, Josh Waitzkin, Keith Rabois, Tim Ferriss, Tom Bilyeu, Derek Sivers

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#5

Be Water, My Friend

by Shannon Lee

2 people recommendedrecommended 4x

Book on the teachings of her father, Bruce Lee.

Book on the teachings of her father, Bruce Lee.

Book on the teachings of her father, Bruce Lee.

Book on the teachings of her father, Bruce Lee.

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Also recommended by: Adam Robinson

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#6

The Demon’s Sermon on the Martial Arts

by Sean Michael Wilson, Issai Chozanshi

recommended 4x

Recommended reading for an 8 hour flight home.

Recommended reading for an 8 hour flight home.

Recommended reading for an 8 hour flight home.

Recommended reading for an 8 hour flight home.

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