
Non-Fiction
Source Code My Beginnings
Bill Gates
Year read: 2025
About the book
Bill Gates revisits the childhood experiences and relationships that shaped him before Microsoft's rise. Beginning in Seattle, he describes his family, teachers, friendships, early fascination with computers, and the difficulty of finding his place among other children. His recollections lead to his partnership with Paul Allen and the beginnings of Microsoft, connecting the opportunities, losses, and personal traits of his youth to the career that followed.
Synopsis source: Gates Notes (opens in a new tab)