31 Jeff Bezos Recommended Books
Jeff Bezos is the founder of Amazon, the world's largest online shopping retailer. He has been ranked the richest person in the world for several years. Bezos graduated from Princeton University in 1986. Aside from Amazon, Bezos also founded aerospace developer Blue Origin, and purchased The Washington Post in 2013. He is a strong supporter of innovation and a believer in the power of technology to change lives.
31 Books recommended by Jeff Bezos
Sam Walton
Made In America
Author :Sam Walton
- Jeff Bezos"I have read [this book]. I have thought a lot about him. There was a lot to admire in the way that he started Walmart." - Jeff Bezos [Source]
Lights Out
Pride, Delusion, and the Fall of General Electric
Author :Thomas Gryta
- Jeff Bezos"If you’re looking for some scary bedtime reading…" - Jeff Bezos [Source]
Good to Great
Why Some Companies Make the Leap...And Others Don't
Author :Jim Collins
- Jeff BezosPart of "Jeff's Reading List." [Source]
The Mythical Man-Month
Essays on Software Engineering
Author :Frederick P. Brooks Jr.
- Jeff BezosPart of "Jeff's Reading List." [Source]
The Remains of the Day
Author :Kazuo Ishiguro
- Jeff Bezos"My favorite novel. Teaches pain of regret so well you will think you lived it." - Jeff Bezos [Source]
Built to Last
Successful Habits of Visionary Companies
Author :Jim Collins
- Jeff Bezos"My favorite business book." - Jeff Bezos [Source]
The Innovator's Dilemma
When New Technologies Cause Great Firms to Fail
Author :Clayton M. Christensen
- Jeff BezosPart of "Jeff's Reading List." [Source]
The Blind Watchmaker
Why the Evidence of Evolution Reveals a Universe without Design
Author :Richard Dawkins
- Jeff Bezos"Extraordinary." - Jeff Bezos [Source]
Lean Thinking
Banish Waste and Create Wealth in Your Corporation
Author :James P. Womack
- Jeff BezosPart of "Jeff's Reading List." [Source]
The Black Swan
Incerto, Book 2
Author :Nassim Taleb
- Jeff BezosPart of "Jeff's Reading List." [Source]
Data-Driven Marketing
The 15 Metrics Everyone in Marketing Should Know
Author :Mark Jeffery
- Jeff BezosPart of "Jeff's Reading List." [Source]
FAQs
Q1: What books does Jeff Bezos recommend?
Jeff Bezos has recommended books such as The PowerfulSentence Second Edition by Ronald T Irwin, High Output Management by Andrew S. Grove, and The Hard Thing About Hard Things by Ben Horowitz.
Q2: How can I purchase Jeff Bezos' recommended books?
You can purchase the recommended books from various online and offline booksellers including Amazon, Barnes and Nobles, and independent bookstores.
Q3: Who is Jeff Bezos?
Jeff Bezos is an American technology entrepreneur, investor, and philanthropist who founded Amazon.com. He is currently the world's wealthiest person according to Forbes.
Q4: Why does Jeff Bezos recommend certain books?
Jeff Bezos often recommends books he finds particularly helpful in his personal development and in helping to shape his business decisions. He often chooses books that have provided insight and guidance to help shape his business strategy.
Q5: How often does Jeff Bezos update his book recommendations?
Jeff Bezos updates his book recommendations periodically but not on a regular schedule. He often shares them on his social media channels and Amazon's website, so it's best to keep an eye out for any updates.
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