40 Melinda Gates Recommended Books
Melinda Gates is an American philanthropist and entrepreneur who co-founded the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. She also serves as co-chair of the foundation, which is focused on global development, health, and education. Gates has received numerous awards and honors, including the Presidential Medal of Freedom, for her work in philanthropy.
40 Books recommended by Melinda Gates
Fifty Million Rising
The New Generation of Working Women Transforming the Muslim World
Author :Saadia Zahidi
- Melinda GatesMelinda Gates recommended this book on Likewise.com. [Source]
Talking to Strangers
What We Should Know about the People We Don't Know
Author :Malcolm Gladwell
- Melinda GatesMelinda Gates recommended this book on Twitter. [Source]
Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls
100 Tales of Extraordinary Women
Author :Rebel Girls
- Melinda GatesMelinda Gates recommended this book on Likewise.com. [Source]
Awakening Joy
10 Steps That Will Put You on the Road to Real Happiness
Author :James Baraz
- Melinda Gates"The book that I have been going back to so much." - Melinda Gates [Source]
The Shadows
The Books of Elsewhere, Vol. 1
Author :Jacqueline West
- Melinda GatesMelinda Gates recommended this book on Likewise.com. [Source]
The Prison Letters of Nelson Mandela
Author :Nelson Mandela
- Melinda GatesMelinda Gates recommended this book on Likewise.com. [Source]
Daring Greatly
How the Courage to Be Vulnerable Transforms the Way We Live, Love, Parent, and Lead
Author :Brené Brown
- Melinda GatesMelinda Gates recommended this book on Likewise.com. [Source]
However Long the Night
Author :Aimee Molloy
- Melinda Gates"Reinforced my belief that developing communities already have the potential to spark change that will lead to better lives for themselves and their families." - Melinda Gates [Source]
Guess How Much I Love You
Author :Sam McBratney
- Melinda GatesMelinda Gates recommended this book on Likewise.com. [Source]
Little Fires Everywhere
Author :Celeste Ng
- Melinda GatesMelinda Gates recommended this book on Twitter. [Source]
Alpha Girls
The Women Upstarts Who Took On Silicon Valley's Male Culture and Made the Deals of a Lifetime
Author :Julian Guthrie
- Melinda Gates"Shows what's possible for women and girls everywhere by highlighting the stories of ground breaking women in Silicon Valley." - Melinda Gates [Source]
Cry, the Beloved Country
Author :Alan Paton
- Melinda GatesMelinda Gates recommended this book on Likewise.com. [Source]
The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time
Author :Mark Haddon
- Melinda GatesMelinda Gates recommended this book on Likewise.com. [Source]
Born a Crime
Stories from a South African Childhood
Author :Trevor Noah
- Melinda GatesMelinda Gates recommended this book on Likewise.com. [Source]
The Hate U Give
The Hate U Give, Book 1
Author :Angie Thomas
- Melinda GatesMelinda Gates recommended this book on Likewise.com. [Source]
The Book of Awakening
Having the Life You Want by Being Present to the Life You Have
Author :Mark Nepo
- Melinda GatesMelinda Gates recommended this book on Likewise.com. [Source]
The Gifts of Imperfection
Author :Brené Brown
- Melinda GatesMelinda Gates recommended this book on Likewise.com. [Source]
Love You Forever
Author :Robert Munsch
- Melinda GatesMelinda Gates recommended this book on Likewise.com. [Source]
Dear Ijeawele, or A Feminist Manifesto in Fifteen Suggestions
Author :Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
- Melinda GatesMelinda Gates recommended this book on Likewise.com. [Source]
A Gentleman in Moscow
A Novel
Author :Amor Towles
- Melinda GatesMelinda Gates recommended this book on Likewise.com. [Source]
Factfulness
Ten Reasons We're Wrong About the World - and Why Things Are Better Than You Think
Author :Hans Rosling
- Melinda GatesMelinda Gates recommended this book on Likewise.com. [Source]
In The Company Of The Poor
Conversations With Dr. Paul Farmer And Father Gustavo Gutierrez
Author :Paul Farmer
- Melinda GatesMelinda Gates recommended this book on Likewise.com. [Source]
On the Come Up
Author :Angie Thomas
- Melinda GatesMelinda Gates recommended this book on Likewise.com. [Source]
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Mighty Be Our Powers
How Sisterhood, Prayer, and Sex Changed a Nation at War
Author :Leymah Gbowee
- Melinda GatesMelinda Gates recommended this book on Likewise.com. [Source]
When Breath Becomes Air
Author :Paul Kalanithi
- Melinda GatesMelinda Gates recommended this book on Likewise.com. [Source]
Brave, Not Perfect
How Celebrating Imperfection Helps You Live Your Best, Most Joyful Life
Author :Reshma Saujani
- Melinda GatesMelinda Gates recommended this book on Likewise.com. [Source]
FAQs
Q1: What types of books does Melinda Gates recommend?
Melinda Gates often recommends books that focus on social change, women's empowerment, global health, and personal growth.
Q2: Has Melinda Gates written any books herself?
Yes, Melinda Gates has written 'The Moment of Lift: How Empowering Women Changes the World', which discusses the importance of gender equity.
Q3: Do the books recommended by Melinda Gates cover global issues?
Yes, many of the books Melinda recommends delve into global challenges, offering solutions and providing deeper understanding of the issues.
Q4: How influential are Melinda Gates' book recommendations in the literary community?
Given her global prominence as a philanthropist and advocate, Melinda Gates' book recommendations can attract significant attention and can influence reading trends.
Q5: Are there specific authors Melinda Gates frequently recommends?
While Melinda's recommendations vary, she often suggests authors who provide insights on social issues, empowerment, and global development.
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