Melinda Gates Recommended Books

Barack Obama's favorite books of 2019 list.

"About the entrenched deprivation of overlooked Americans born into poverty across the country." - Sarah Jessica Parker

"I thought I was pretty good at teaching myself—until I read [this book]. Her ability to learn on her own blows mine right out of the water." - Bill Gates

"An engrossing read, a fresh perspective on the power of an education, and it’s also a testament to the way grit and resilience can shape our lives." - Michelle Obama

"A remarkable memoir of a young woman raised in a survivalist family in Idaho." - Barack Obama

Most Recommended Books reached out to Kathryn Minshew directly.

Shauna Niequist recommended this book on Twitter.

"My personal favorite book of 2018." - Marty Cagan

"A beautiful book that I give to anybody who has a kid." - Evan Goldberg

"Great." - Donald Glover

Shah Rukh Khan mentioned this book in an interview.

On the "books read" section of Ev Williams' GoodReads profile.

"It really puts in perspective how bizarre human beings are. It’s an awesome overview of our species." - Joe Rogan

"I would recommend this book to anyone interested in a fun, engaging look at early human history." - Bill Gates

"Best book I've read in [2015]." - Naval Ravikant

"Basically one of the things we've created here is we've imagined ideas that we all share." - Lex Fridman

"A big history narrative of human civilization." - Mark Zuckerberg

One of Peter Attia's answers to "any books you feel would make your reading list?"

Barack Obama's favorite books of 2017 list.

"Technically historical fiction, but you’d be just as accurate calling it a thriller or a love story." - Bill Gates

"Just so good. Such a wonderful read." - Brian Koppelman

"Magnificent." - Sarah Jessica Parker

Gretchen Rubin mentioned this book on "The Tim Ferriss Show" podcast.

"I truly believe will be remembered as a classic of our time." - John Green

Jennifer Lopez recommended this book on Twitter.

"A fantastic book, and I hope a lot of people read it." - Bill Gates

Recommended on Jordan Peterson's website.

"A hopeful book about the potential for human progress when we work off facts rather than our inherent biases." - Barack Obama

"Unmasks a lot of misperceptions that people have about the state of the world." - Howard Marks

"Terrific book." - Michael Batnick

"Studying this book gives me hope and inspiration." - Robin Sharma

"Even if you don’t read many inspirational books, try this is one." - Bill Gates

"This book left me in tears." - Bill Gates

"[One of the] best books I read in 2017." - Anthony Pompliano

"The memoir of a successful neurosurgeon who is diagnosed with lung cancer." - Patrick O'Shaughnessy

"Best book on re-examining life and values." - Tim Cook

"One of the best books I've read in years." - Peter King

Shauna Niequist recommended this book on Twitter.

"[Be] willing to show your own weaknesses and emotions and be vulnerable. I think [this book] talks about this really well." - Matt Mullenweg

Chase Jarvis mentioned this book on "The Tim Ferriss Show" podcast.

"It's an amazing book, and will educate you about expectation, happiness, & vulnerability." - Sophia Bush

Tom Bilyeu recommended this book on his website.

"[The author] saw a deeply disturbing but deeply entrenched practice and refused to accept that it couldn’t be stopped." - Hillary Clinton

"Captures the very essence of South Africa in transition from a rural, tribal nation of spiritual heritage to a modern country of big cities, violence and upheaval." - Oprah Winfrey

"A must must must read!!" - Arianna Huffington

"A stomach turner." - Tom Peters

Aaron Levie mentioned this book on Twitter.

"Historically important book that will hopefully stand as a critical catalyst to change in our industry." - Bill Gurley

"Important new book about gender equality in Silicon Valley." - Michael Bloomberg

"Fascinating." - Fareed Zakaria

"About how our perceptions [...] are based on us, and not on reality." - Elizabeth Warren

Mark Manson recommended this book on his website.

"Just brilliant." - John Green

"A fabulous book." - Judy Blume

"About Silicon Valley as seen through the accomplishments of the powerful women who, against all odds, made their mark there." - Caroline Paul

"If you read one book about women in business, [this book] should be the one." - Peter Diamandis

"The story of four women who entered the tech industry to follow their dreams and managed through hard work and creativity to make those dreams come true." - Reid Hoffman

"Trevor Noah’s funny and moving account of growing up in South Africa." - Bill Gates

"Everyone should read this book for a strong dose of reality served with a side of laughter." - Hannah Hart