3.75/5. It's too short. Too wholesome. I wish it were a longer, more detailed biography. I had been waiting for this book for months and finished it in one go. I think it's because he's older now and sees most things through a nostalgic lens. But I wish we could hear from the younger Bill Gates—the sharp, ruthless, fiercely intelligent businessman who was relentless in his pursuit of success. That raw, unapologetic version of Bill would have made for a far more gripping memoir. The book merely displays Bill's life but doesn't fully highlight his unique character—a tough guy with supreme intellect, brash confidence, and relentless drive. It misses out on capturing that fiery mix of intensity and genius that sets him apart. There's plenty I've learned about him from interviews on YouTube and the book Hard Drive that didn't make it into this memoir. For example, the library competition to see who could read the most books over the summer—a perfect glimpse into his early ambition—wasn't mentioned. At times, it almost feels like the story of an ordinary smart kid who grew up in suburban Seattle and just happened to do well in life. Key details were skipped. He only mentions his perfect math SAT score, not the language section—or the fact that he took the SAT twice to get that perfect score. And the long list of books that shaped him? As a big fan of Bill's work, I probably know more about him than the average reader, but even basic details like these deserve a spot in the memoir. For someone who is both an intellectual and business icon, this book should have been richer, deeper, and more complete. Still, it was very entertaining, and I couldn't put it down.

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