Book recommendations by Bill Gates’for summer
“whether you’re looking for a distraction or just spending a lot more time at home, you can’t beat reading a book.”
1.The Ride of a Lifetime - Bob Iger
whether you’re looking for business insights or just an entertaining read,i think anyone would enjoy his stories about overseeing Disney during one of the most transformative times its history.
2. The Great Influeenza - john M.Bary
The Great Influenza is a good reminder that we’re still dealing with many of same challenges even though 1918 was a very different time from today.
3. Good economics for hard times -Abhijit V.Banerjee &Esther Duflo
This book takes on inequality and political divisions by focusing on policy debates that are at the forefront in wealthy countries like U.S.
4.The Headspace Guide to Meditation and Mindfulness -Anddy Puddicombe
At a times when we all could use a few miniutes to de-stress and re-focus each day,this is a great place to start.
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5.A Gentleman in Moscow -Amor Towles
The main character in this novel is living through a situation that now feels very relatable: He can’t leave the building he’s living in. Its a fun, clever, surprisingly story about making the best of your surroundings.
6.Moonwalking with Einstein — Joshua Foer
Foer is a science writer who got interested in how memory works and why some people seem to have an amazing ability to recall facts.
7. The choice -Dr.Edith Eva Eger
Everyone can find comfort right now from her suggestions on how to handle difficult situations.
8.Cloud Atlas -David Mitchell
If you’re in the mood for a really compelling tale about the best and worst humanity, you’ll find yourself as engrossed in it.
