Why giving away our wealth has been the most satisfying thing weve done the subject of this book, norm borlaug, is one of my heroes and leon hessers biography is a fascinating account of borlaugs life and accomplishments. Gates reads little fiction, as he readily admits, but will dabble in ya, comedic memoir, and graphic novels on occasion. Books worth reading, recommended by bill gates, susan cain. Of all 186 books bill gates has ever recommended on his personal blog. Dec 10, 2019 bill gates favorite book recommendations offer quite an eclectic mix.
Not all of these came out in 2014sometimes i fall behind and dont get to a book until well after its been published. The late author wielded a pen as skilfully as roger federer wields a tennis racket. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. Bill gates, who is one of the worlds richest men, doesnt shy away from reading. Bill gates has transformed from man to lego to share the best books he read in 2014, including one published in the 60s and one thats not yet released. Bill gates lists his 5 favorite books of 2014 fortune. Rashida jones, elizabeth gilbert, bill and melinda gates and many more share their book recommendations june 12, 2014 summer. Gates and winfrey, along with a number of other successful people.
Melinda gates foundation, as well as their marriage, their children, their failures and the satisfaction of giving most of their. Jul 15, 2014 the book was released on september 9, 2014, so there should be plenty available. Rashida jones, elizabeth gilbert, bill and melinda gates and many more share their book recommendations posted by. If youre looking for book recommendations, bill gates is your guy.
Dec 06, 2016 business books these are bill gates s 5 favorite books of the year the billionaire founder is out with his annual list of his favorite reads of the year. Steven pinkers carefully researched study stands out as one of the most important books ive ever read. Warren buffett recommended this book to me back in 1991, and its still the best business book ive ever read. The six books bill gates thinks you should read this summer. The five books on my endofyear list will help you start 2020 on a good note. May 22, 2017 this summer, gates has several new recommendations. Bill gates top book recommendations for the summer aol. Bill gates best ama answers on reddit pictures cnet.
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Warren buffett actually gave bill gates a copy of business adventures because he. Even though brooks wrote more than four decades ago, he offers sharp insights into timeless fundamentals of business, like the challenge of building a large organization, hiring people with the right skills, and listening to. Nov 01, 2017 microsoft cofounder bill gates reportedly reads 50 books a year. But as i look at the list of the best books i read this year, i see how a number of them touch on economics and business. Now gates who has been labeled a voracious reader has released a list of his favorite books of the year. The best books i read in 2014 bill gates gates notes. Contrary to his 2014 list, gates decided to include books more appropriate for beach reading.
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The 5 books bill gates says you should read in the pandemic. Jeff bezos, elon musk, steve jobs, bill gates, jack ma, richard branson by jr macgregor, kevin kollins, et al. Unlike many other best books lists, the cofounder of microsoft corp. He has focused on a certain number of books each time, providing a brief overview of why each one has stood out for him. The five best books bill gates read in 2014 marketwatch. Warren buffett and bill gates have a favorite business. Dec 08, 2014 philanthropist bill gates recommends five favorite books he read this year i didnt really plan it this way. Book suggestion from outstanding entrepreneurs, great politicians, people you admire. New york marketwatch bill gates is back with a list of his favorite reads from 2014. Mar 23, 2017 every book recommendation bill gates has ever published. Learn about the major challenges faced by the health community in disease eradication and what public health is.
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A full list of bill gates s book recommendations from 2012 to 2019 blaga atanassova jul 19, 2019 every year for the past seven years, bill gates has dedicated two posts on his blog in summer and in winter to his personal reading recommendations. Mar 23, 2015 bill gates often points out books that he considers worth reading, and hes come out with new recommendations this month. A full list of bill gates book recommendations from 2012 to 2020. Top 9 books recommended by bill gates you must read. In 1993, bill and melinda gates took a walk on the beach and made a big decision. Bill gates favorite book recommendations offer quite an eclectic mix.
Health, nutrition, and human development in the western world. This book about the 1918 spanish flu pandemic is one of several books that made it clear to me that the world needed to do a better job of preparing for novel pathogens, gates writes. The vaclav smil book makes clear that if we hope to address climate change, well have to transform our energy infrastructureand that will be harder than most of us might realize. Microsoft cofounder bill gates has announced his five favorite books of 2017. Apr 14, 2019 if youre looking for book recommendations, bill gates is your guy. These are bill gatess 5 favorite books of the year. One of ten books gates recommended in 2014, the book introduces. Books bill gates thinks you should read business insider. Bill gates is a voracious reader and produces an annual list of his favorite reads.
Oprah winfrey has called reading her personal path to freedom. But as i look at the list of the best books i read this year, i see how a. Learn about the major challenges faced by the health community in disease eradication and what public health is predicted to look like in the future. Bill gates just revealed the five best books he read this year, and since they range from an. A full list of bill gates book recommendations from 2012. Like bill gates, microsoft ceo satya nadella is a bookworm. Bill gates often points out books that he considers worth reading, and hes come out with new recommendations this month. May 26, 2018 gates reads little fiction, as he readily admits, but will dabble in ya, comedic memoir, and graphic novels on occasion.
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