| | |  | Software Engineering | Home » » » Bill Gates Speaks: Insight from the World's Greatest Entrepreneur | | | | | | | Description: | | Love him or hate him, Bill Gates has single-handedly shaped the technological future of the twenty-first century. Created through the independent research of bestselling author Janet Lowe, Bill Gates Speaks documents the life and ambitions of one of the world's most unique business and cultural leaders. The only book to compile Gates' actual words-culled from articles, newscasts, and interviews-this profile reveals what Gates has to say on everything from financing a start-up to running a conglomerate, developing technology, to raising a family. | | | Product Details: | | | Average Customer Rating:
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4 of 4 found the following review helpful:
 It's just a sumary of other booksApr 27, 2001
It's an easy to read story of Gates, but there's nothing new here. In fact, the whole book is made up of quotes from other books and articles. You can't really tell if they are taken out of context or not. There's just not much original stuff here.
3 of 3 found the following review helpful:
 Nothing "Original" But Still A Good Book for Young TeensJun 08, 2003
By darkguardian2
"darkguardian2"
This is one of a series of books that covers highly successful, highly visible individuals and how they got that way. These books are targeted at school age teens to inspire them to follow their paths for success. The author seems to cover the life stories of Bill Gates and adds quotes where appropriate to boost the storyline. There are occasional segments on subjects related to Gates as shown in the Amazon's "Look in" review. It's an easy read with only 230 pages. If you read any of the other books such as "Gates" or "Hard Drive" you'll get the feeling of reading this book before. Since the work isn't original and seems to heavily reference other books I give it 3 stars. The only question I have is whether the author actual sat down with Bill Gates and talked to him or did she really just go to the library, the Internet, etc. to get info on the book. As a first book on Bill Gates life, it's still a good read for young adults looking to be inspired.
3 of 3 found the following review helpful:
 Clear, Precise, Short Cut to Know Bill GatesOct 15, 1999
I finished it within a day. It was written to take into considerations both to get you know Bill Gates clear and fast, and in a very interesting way. Only drawback is not in-depth, but what could you expect in such a condense book!
5 of 6 found the following review helpful:
He's an amazing man.Jul 02, 1999
This is the most informative book I have ever read on the Man, Bill Gates. Mr. Bill gets to talk about his childhood, his choices, his successes... It adds a little bit of humanity to him by including quotes from his friends, collegues, and ex-employees. I bought this book just to know a little more about the guy, only to discover he's pretty cool.
1 of 1 found the following review helpful:
 A Great ReadOct 20, 2010
By Dottie Randazzo
"Reader of Everything"
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