Books That Changed My Life: Brian Crano & We Wish To Inform You That Tomorrow We Will Be Killed With Our Families
Release Date: 08/06/2025
Books That Changed My Life: Sabrina Soto & Outrageous Openness
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In this episode of Books That Changed My Life, host Chris Collins sits down with the inspiring Sabrina Soto—interior designer, TV personality, author, and podcast host—to explore how one book shifted her entire perspective on life, trust, and surrender. The book at the heart of today’s conversation is Outrageous Openness by Tosha Silver, a spiritual guide that encourages readers to let go of control and invite the universe in. For Sabrina, this book wasn’t just a good read—it was a lifeline during a pivotal moment, reshaping how she approaches both her inner world and the physical...
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Books That Changed My Life: Ntare Mwine & An Autobiography: The Story of My Experiments with Truth
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In this episode of Books That Changed My Life, host Chris Collins welcomes Ntare Guma Mbaho Mwine—actor, playwright, documentary filmmaker, photographer, and now, first-time author. You may know Ntare from his powerful roles in acclaimed series like The Chi, The Lincoln Lawyer, Heroes, and Treme, as well as films like Blood Diamond and Farewell Amor. But beyond the screen, Ntare is a storyteller deeply influenced by literature and personal truth. He joins Chris to talk about the book that changed his life: An Autobiography: The Story of My Experiments with Truth by Mohandas Gandhi. In a...
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Books That Changed My Life: Jordan Davis & Tuesdays With Morrie
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In this heartfelt episode of Books That Changed My Life, host Chris Collins sits down with award-winning country singer and songwriter Jordan Davis—a man whose music has been streamed more than 8.4 billion times, with eight No. 1 hits to his name. Beyond the stage, Jordan is a father of four and recently released his latest album, Learn the Hard Way. Today, Jordan opens up about the book that left a lasting impact on his life: “Tuesdays with Morrie” by Mitch Albom. He shares how the story of a dying professor and his former student reshaped his outlook on success, relationships, and what...
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Books That Changed My Life: Melissa Manchester & The Autobiography of Alice B. Toklas
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In this inspiring episode of Books That Changed My Life, host Chris Collins sits down with the legendary Melissa Manchester — Grammy Award-winning singer, songwriter, actress, and educator at USC’s Thornton School of Music. Known for her rich career and deep artistic insight, Melissa shares the book that profoundly influenced her creative journey: The Autobiography of Alice B. Toklas by Gertrude Stein. Together, they explore how Stein's groundbreaking narrative style, bold individuality, and unconventional life choices resonated with Melissa at a pivotal point in her development as an...
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Books That Changed My Life: David Joseph Craig & How To Survive A Plague
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In this powerful episode of Books That Changed My Life, host Chris Collins sits down with filmmaker and storyteller David Joseph Craig to discuss the book that profoundly reshaped his understanding of activism, community, and survival: How to Survive a Plague by David France. David opens up about how this gripping chronicle of the AIDS epidemic and the resilience of those who fought for their lives resonated deeply with him—not only as a creative but as a gay man, husband, and father. Originally from Ohio, now based in Los Angeles, David reflects on how the book influenced his worldview and...
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Books That Changed My Life: Brian Crano & We Wish To Inform You That Tomorrow We Will Be Killed With Our Families
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In this episode of Books That Changed My Life, host Chris Collins sits down with filmmaker, father, dog parent, and self-proclaimed "boot guy" Brian Crano. Known for his film I Don't Understand You, now streaming, Brian shares how Philip Gourevitch’s harrowing account of the Rwandan genocide, We Wish to Inform You That Tomorrow We Will Be Killed With Our Families, changed the way he sees the world—and his place in it. From filmmaking to woodworking, Brian reflects on what it means to stay busy with your hands while grappling with the weight of history and human responsibility. 🚨 Reach...
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Books That Changed My Life: Nyasha Hatendi & Invisible Man
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In this episode of Books That Changed My Life, host Chris Collins sits down with writer and director Nyasha Hatendi, the creative mind behind Sacrilege: Curse of The Mbirwi. Nyasha opens up about the book that fundamentally reshaped his understanding of identity, invisibility, and the complexity of being seen: Invisible Man by Ralph Ellison. Through a powerful and personal conversation, Nyasha reflects on how Ellison’s seminal novel illuminated the nuances of race, belonging, and self-definition—both in the world he grew up in and the one he continues to help shape through his work in film...
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Books That Changed My Life: Robert Cain & The Holy Bible
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In this powerful episode of Books That Changed My Life, host Chris Collins sits down with Robert Cain, a man whose life reads like a movie script—full of grit, risk, downfall, and redemption. Once a black market cannabis grower in Illinois and longtime goalie on the ice, Robert’s journey took a dramatic turn when he was sentenced to nearly 12 years in federal prison for manufacturing and distributing marijuana. But it was behind bars that everything changed. Robert shares how The Holy Bible became the book that reshaped his worldview, gave him purpose, and helped him rewrite not just his...
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Books That Changed My Life: Michele Wong McSween & The Joy Luck Club
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In this episode of Books That Changed My Life, host Chris Collins sits down with Michele Wong McSween — 4th generation Chinese American, FIDM graduate, and former Old Navy designer — to talk about the book that deeply shaped her perspective: The Joy Luck Club by Amy Tan. Michele shares how Tan’s groundbreaking novel helped her reconnect with her cultural identity and inspired her to create Gordon & Li Li, a bilingual Mandarin-English children’s book series. Through her work, Michele is helping families embrace language and culture with joy and curiosity. From her fashion career in...
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Books That Changed My Life: Tony Weaver Jr. & Three Plays
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In this inspiring episode, host Chris Collins sits down with Tony Weaver Jr. — award-winning author, TED Talk speaker, and founder of Weird Enough Productions — to discuss creativity, capitalism, mental health, and how his middle-grade graphic novel "Weirdo" is disrupting the traditional publishing industry. Tony shares how growing up in Atlanta, Georgia and being the son of hardworking parents shaped his values and storytelling lens. He reflects on the pivotal moment in high school when he realized his gift for storytelling — and how a traumatic plagiarism accusation nearly crushed it....
info_outlineIn this episode of Books That Changed My Life, host Chris Collins sits down with filmmaker, father, dog parent, and self-proclaimed "boot guy" Brian Crano.
Known for his film I Don't Understand You, now streaming, Brian shares how Philip Gourevitch’s harrowing account of the Rwandan genocide, We Wish to Inform You That Tomorrow We Will Be Killed With Our Families, changed the way he sees the world—and his place in it.
From filmmaking to woodworking, Brian reflects on what it means to stay busy with your hands while grappling with the weight of history and human responsibility.
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