Table of contents:
- The Choice, Edith Eva Eger
- Cloud Atlas by David Mitchell
- A Journey of a Lifetime by Bob Iger
- The Great Flu by John Barry
- Good Economy for Tough Times by Abhijit Banerjee and Esther Duflo
- "The Headspace Guide to Meditation and Mindfulness," Andy Paddicomb
- “Einstein walks on the moon. The Science and Art of Memorization ", Joshua Foer
- The Martian by Andy Weier
- "Gentleman in Moscow", Amor Towles
- The Rosie Project by Graeme Simson
Video: 10 books that Bill Gates recommends reading
2024 Author: Richard Flannagan | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-15 23:55
During the forced self-isolation, many celebrities, urging their fans and subscribers to stay at home, generously shared advice on what to do while being almost inseparably within four walls. Bill Gates did not stand aside either. Bill Gates' Recommended Reading List is not only about serious writing, how-to guides, and academic papers.
The Choice, Edith Eva Eger
According to Bill Gates, this work is not just the author's memories of the time when, at the age of 16, she ended up in Auschwitz with her family. After the release of Edith, Eva Eger moved to the United States and began to help other people, having acquired the profession of a psychotherapist. Choice can be called a practical guide for those who find themselves in a difficult situation. The author's unique experience will help readers cope with psychological trauma and find consolation.
Cloud Atlas by David Mitchell
After reading The Cloud Atlas, Bill Gates continued to think about the novel and relive the events described in it for a long time. The book consists of six related stories, separated by centuries, and is a fascinating story of good and bad people. "Cloud Atlas" is capable of tearing the reader away from reality for some time and making him plunge into a completely different world.
A Journey of a Lifetime by Bob Iger
A fascinating book written by the president of The Walt Disney Company, according to Bill Gates, can be both a source of inspiration for creating your own ideas, and an acquaintance with a person who is responsible for the result of his activities.
The Great Flu by John Barry
Unfortunately, the coronavirus pandemic is far from the only one in human history. Bill Gates invites everyone to get acquainted with the events that took place a hundred years ago, when people tried to defeat the deadly Spanish flu. Surprisingly, the problems that arose in 1918 have not disappeared anywhere today. However, the fact that a hundred years ago a dangerous disease was defeated is encouraging.
Good Economy for Tough Times by Abhijit Banerjee and Esther Duflo
This book, according to Bill Gates, deserves attention if only because it was written by two Nobel laureates in economics. At the same time, complex material is presented by the authors in a very accessible and structured manner, therefore even an unprepared reader is able to understand the mechanisms of processes occurring in economics and politics.
"The Headspace Guide to Meditation and Mindfulness," Andy Paddicomb
Bill Gates himself admits: he was a staunch skeptic about meditation. However, after reading Andy Paddicomb's book, he began to meditate regularly, at least three times a week, to relieve stress and focus. The author was a Buddhist monk in the past, and today, thanks to the book and his own application, Headspace, he helps readers learn ways to concentrate and relax and improve their lives with them.
“Einstein walks on the moon. The Science and Art of Memorization ", Joshua Foer
Bill Gates recommends this book to those looking to develop their memory and become a memory champion. According to Bill Gates, now is the time to master new skills, and Joshua Foer's methods allow not only to develop memory, but also to understand how memory works.
The Martian by Andy Weier
This is a story about a botanist who was left alone on Mars. And the hero, throwing away his fear, was able to rise above the situation and achieve his goal. According to Bill Gates, this book is worth reading to understand that if people stop being afraid and work hard, then the coronavirus will have no chance.
"Gentleman in Moscow", Amor Towles
For Bill Gates, the main merit of Amor Towles' work is the optimism that the author infects his readers when he tells about the misadventures of the Russian count in 1922. A person confined by the confines of his house arrest can maintain good spirits. This means that the key to a positive perception of reality is in each person's own hands.
The Rosie Project by Graeme Simson
There are not many books in the world that could make Bill Gates laugh to tears while reading. When Melinda Gates advised her husband to read the Graham Simson trilogy, Bill Gates could not have imagined how many pleasant minutes he would spend in the company of a genetic scientist suffering from Asperger's Syndrome. Today he himself recommends the readers of his blog to get acquainted with the adventures of the heroes of the trilogy.
Bill Gates, along with Mark Zuckerberg and his wife Priscilla Chan, made a statement that they will allocate $ 25 million to fight the coronavirus. These funds will be aimed at researching already known drugs that can be used against a dangerous infection, or there is a possibility of their use in order to prevent infection.
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