The founder of Microsoft traditionally announces to the world at the end of the year five worthy books that are recommended to read. Let us recall that Bill Gates annually names a list of literature capable of inspiring entrepreneurs.
In his blog, the American billionaire noted that reading is a wonderful way to satisfy human curiosity, gain knowledge, and experience. Although people communicate and share information at work, a book cannot be replaced by anything, and it is a pity that society loses interest in literature year after year.
- The book “The Best We Could Do” by Thị Bùi is a memoir of a refugee whose family left Vietnam in 1978. The author tries to find information about loved ones and learn more about the country itself, which was ravaged by invaders.
- “Displaced: Poverty and Prosperity in an American City” by Matthew Desmond explores the causes of poverty and crises that tear the country apart from within.
- “Believe Me: Memoirs of Love, Death, and Jazz Chicks” by Eddie Izard tells about the difficult childhood of a global star. The book will appeal to fans of the talented writer with its narrative style and simplicity.
- “The Compassionate” by Viet Thanh Nguyen once again touches on the Vietnam War. The author tries to understand the conflict and describes the two opposing sides from different perspectives.
- “Energy and Civilization: A History” by Vaclav Smil is an immersion into history. The book traces the line from the era of mills to nuclear reactors. The author clearly describes approaches to electricity generation and draws parallels with technological achievements that depend on electricity.