Melinda Gates's Book Recommendations
Melinda French Gates is a philanthropist and businesswoman known for her work as the co-founder of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, which focuses on global health, poverty reduction, and education. Her book recommendations reflect an interest in diverse perspectives, social issues, and personal growth.
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📚 Books Recommended by Melinda Gates 35
Talking to Strangers
"Melinda Gates recommended this book on Twitter."
book list View source ↗"I loved so many of the books I read in 2019. My favorites included “Talking to Strangers” by @Gladwell, “Home Work” by @JulieAndrews, and “Little Fires Everywhere” by @pronounced_ing. What did you read over the holidays?"
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Little Fires Everywhere
"I loved so many of the books I read in 2019. My favorites included “Talking to Strangers” by @Gladwell, “Home Work” by @JulieAndrews, and “Little Fires Everywhere” by @pronounced_ing. What did you read over the holidays?"
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Home Work
"Melinda Gates recommended this book on Twitter."
book list View source ↗"I loved so many of the books I read in 2019. My favorites included “Talking to Strangers” by @Gladwell, “Home Work” by @JulieAndrews, and “Little Fires Everywhere” by @pronounced_ing. What did you read over the holidays?"
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Sapiens
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Cry, the Beloved Country
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Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls
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book list View source ↗"This amazing book shows young girls they can be anything they want."
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The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time
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On the Come Up
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Brave, Not Perfect
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A Gentleman in Moscow
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The Hate U Give
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Guess How Much I Love You
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The Shadows
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Fifty Million Rising
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Mighty Be Our Powers
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Dear Ijeawele, or A Feminist Manifesto in Fifteen Suggestions
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In The Company Of The Poor
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Factfulness
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The Prison Letters of Nelson Mandela
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The Gifts of Imperfection
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Awakening Joy
"The book that I have been going back to so much."
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When Breath Becomes Air
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Daring Greatly
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The Book of Awakening
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However Long the Night
"Reinforced my belief that developing communities already have the potential to spark change that will lead to better lives for themselves and their families."
Bel Canto
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Brotopia
"For decades, powerful men have responded to sexism in tech by saying, 'It’s always been this way.'"
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Alpha Girls
"Shows what's possible for women and girls everywhere by highlighting the stories of ground breaking women in Silicon Valley."
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Think Again
"A book recommendation: @AdamMGrant’s “Think Again,” which makes a compelling case for why learning should be a lifelong habit. Grant argues that we grow by questioning old assumptions and considering new perspectives. I agree!"
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Born a Crime
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Design for Good
"I can’t recommend @JohnCary’s book #DesignForGood highly enough. His argument—that everyone deserves good design—is clear and revolutionary."
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Heartland
"I haven't been able to put down this memoir."
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Educated
"Phenomenal."
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His Dark Materials (8 books)
"Melinda Gates recommended this series on Likewise.com."
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