32 Walter Isaacson Favorite Books - Top Recommendations
Walter Isaacson
Walter Isaacson reading list - 32 book recommendations.
Walter Isaacson is often rightfully called the best biographer of our time.
He studied Literature and History at Harward University, then worked as a journalist and later as a director at Time magazine and CEO of CNN, as well as Aspen Institute CEO.
He is also known for his best-selling Steve Jobs biography, as well as Franklin's and Leonardo da Vinci books.
It is a list of Walter Isaacson's favorite books. Currently, it is the largest selection of his recommendations with sources and quotes on the web. Being a thorough researcher and a versatile person, his reading reflects it all!
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Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin
Cast as a letter to his son. It’s not some deep ruminations and things. It’s about how you make your way through this world.
Fantasyland
I think it helps you understand the wackiness happening in our country today.
Poor Richard's Almanack
Walter Isaacson mentioned this book on "The Tim Ferriss Show" podcast.
Destined for War
When a new power arises in the world, it results in a clash with the dominant power. This important and fascinating book extracts lessons for how we can avoid such a confrontation.
Holy Bible
Everybody, of course, should be familiar with [this book], which is a way of being taught through both parables and tales of people and their values.
The Odyssey
There’s something beautiful about [this book] because Ulysses is on the boat and then he’ll have this incredible adventure. But then he gets to get back on the boat and move on.
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