Why Does College Cost So Much? by Robert B. She says, “ However Long the Night reinforced my own belief that the best solution to disease and poverty is already present in developing communities around the world.” Melinda Gates was the one that came across it first and wrote a lovely review on the foundation’s site. The Bill and Melinda Gates are active philanthropists which makes However Long the Night a fitting read for them to suggest. Gates writes in his review, “His book is a real contribution to a debate that deserves far more attention, in my view.” He then discusses alternative fuel resources like solar energy.

In 816 pages, Yergin goes through the history of oil and natural gas resources. The energy sector is complex, and expert Daniel Yergin breaks it all down for readers in his book, The Quest. Gates writes, “It is a graphic reminder of the complexity of the problem through the lens of someone who has tragically lost a loved one.” The Cost of Hope will raise questions and truly make you think. The Cost of Hope: A Memoir by Amanda BennettĪn inspiring personal story, Wall Street Journal reporter, Amanda Bennett writes about what she and her ill husband went through when dealing with the US healthcare system. In Gates says, “I found things to disagree with-especially Harari’s claim that humans were better off before we started farming-I would recommend Sapiens to anyone who’s interested in the history and future of our species.” Sapiens is one of those books that is sure to spark a discussion at the next family barbeque. Some may find that tough, but author Noah Yuval Harari managed to. Try fitting the entire history of humans in just 400 pages. Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind by Noah Yuval Harari See below for a handful of books he advises to read.

There’s still time left in the summer to be like Gates and grab a stack of books at your local library. Reflecting on his childhood he says, “I’d check out so many books that the librarians wouldn’t give me new ones until I returned some.” As funny as that is, it is the one reason why so many people turn to Gates for book recommendations.

During the summer months, Gates reading list increases significantly. 15 Books Bill Gates Thinks You Should ReadĪs an avid reader, Bill Gates has his fair share of book recommendations.

The cost of hope by amanda bennett