Bill Gates aims for solving problems wherever he can—from malaria vaccines to toilets that produce clean water. But where does he get his inspiration from? Gates shared 5 of his current most favorite books with Fast Company. He is fascinated by a book by a British biologist about the mitochondria, the power plants in our cells, because they may provide clues for fighting cancer. And he suggests to read a science fiction novel. The story begins when the moon is blown up…
Required summer reading by Bill Gates
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