A full list of bill gates favorite books in 2019and from this decade. The billionaire cofounder of microsoft and chair of the bill and melinda gates foundation reportedly reads around 50 books a year, and he. Its our mission to give every student the tools they need to be successful in the classroom. Books by bill gates author of surely youre joking, mr. We seek to unlock the possibility inside every individual. Bill gates recommends you read these money books this summer.
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