On the frontlines
The Women gave me a new perspective on the Vietnam War
Kristin Hannah’s wildly popular novel about an army nurse is eye-opening and inspiring.

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Bad but better
Factfulness is one of the most educational books I’ve ever read.
The Smil test
A new masterpiece from one of my favorite authors.
Positive Outcomes
Cognitive scientist Steven Pinker shows just how violence is declining.
Infinite Genius
I loved this book on tennis as much for the writing as its insights into my favorite sport.
Road trip
I loved the latest from the author of A Gentleman in Moscow.





Reading fuels a sense of curiosity about the world, which I think helped drive me forward in my career and in the work that I do now with my foundation.
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