Bill Gates ranks among the most intelligent people in the world. That's why his advice is useful to follow. Among other things, he reads about 50 books every year, which he discusses in his blog.
Gates recently published his a list of books she recommends for summer reading. Among his choices were many different genres, from fiction to biography.
let's see which books have recently impressed Bill Gates the most.
Everything Happens for a Reason and Other Lies I've Loved - Kate Bowler
After being diagnosed with cancer, the author goes in search of answers and questions her beliefs. Gates was moved by the book, but at the same time he was impressed that it also turned out to be entertaining.
Leonardo da Vinci - Walter Isaacson
Isaacson, who wrote a biography of Steve Jobs in 2011, this time touched on the life of Leonardo da Vinci. The latter particularly impressed Gates with his solving of problems of various kinds. The founder of Microsoft adds that the book helps the reader understand how special a man Da Vinci was.
Origin Story: A Big History of Everything - David Christian
Historian David Christian covered the entire history of the world in the book - from the creation of the Earth 13.7 billion years ago to the present day. Bill described the book as his 'favorite course of all time'. The masterpiece shows in a beautiful way how the events of the past are closely related to each other.
Lincoln in the Bardo - George Saunders
At first, Gates thought he already knew all the important information about Abraham Lincoln, but the book convinced him that this was not the case. The novel deals with the relationship between Lincoln and his son, who died during the American Civil War. He particularly impressed Bill with his mysteriousness.
Factfulness – Hans Rosling, Ola Rosling and Anna Rosling Ronnlund
The Swedish doctor Hans Rosling did not manage to finish the book, as he passed away last year. Therefore, his son and daughter-in-law helped with the issue. The trio analyzed 10 instincts that distort our view of the world. Gates listed the work as one of the best books he had ever read.
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