Source Code: My BeginningsSource Code: My Beginnings
What it's about
Bill Gates tells his origin story: his childhood, his early fascination with computers and the beginnings of the company that made him one of the most influential business leaders and philanthropists of the modern age.
Why it's worth reading
It reached #1 on the New York Times bestseller list. It's a candid look at how one of the world's most famous founders was shaped.
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Elon Musk: Tesla, SpaceX, and the Quest for a Fantastic FutureGood to know
It covers his early life, before he became famous.
By the numbers
- Readers53 out of 100 · counts 42%
- Critics0 out of 100 · counts 14%
- Bestseller45 out of 100 · counts 34% (its stronger lane)
- Buzz0 out of 100 · counts 10%
Critics and Bestseller are two ways to earn a place: a book's stronger one counts more. Buzz rewards recent bestseller weeks and prizes, so older books start at zero. The parts combine into the Must-Read Score, shown on a scale where the best book we found scores 99 and the last book to make the ranking scores 50.
Where it ranks
- #209 of the 290 memoirs and biographies we rank
- #273 of the 481 new books we rank
- #1594 of the 2,816 books we rank
Why it made the list
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Quick answers
Is Source Code: My Beginnings worth reading?
Yes. It reached #1 on the New York Times bestseller list. It ranks #1,594 of the 2,816 books in our ranking, with a Must-Read Score of 67.5 (the best book we found scores 99).
What is Source Code: My Beginnings about?
Bill Gates tells his origin story: his childhood, his early fascination with computers and the beginnings of the company that made him one of the most influential business leaders and philanthropists of the modern age.
How long does it take to read Source Code: My Beginnings?
About 8 hours (336 pages), or about 2 weeks at 30 minutes a day.
What should I read after Source Code: My Beginnings?
If you liked it, try Steve Jobs by Walter Isaacson, Shoe Dog by Phil Knight or Elon Musk: Tesla, SpaceX, and the Quest for a Fantastic Future by Ashlee Vance.