The Man from the Future: The Visionary Life of John von Neumann by Ananyo Bhattacharya
A good overview of von Neumann’s life and introduction to his most important work. An accessible read that keeps things interesting. 3/5
Sam Walton: Made in America by Sam Walton
Covers the authors life and especially the creation and growth of Walmart. Lots of details about running the business and the industry. 4/5
The Other Side of History: Daily Life in the Ancient World by Robert Garland
48 lectures covering daily life in Egypt, Greece, Rome and Medieval Britain. Plus a few other times & places. Quite interesting. 3/5
We Don’t Need Roads: The Making of the Back to the Future Trilogy by Caseen Gaines
An overview of the making of the movies. Some good stories and I’m sorry it wasn’t longer 3/5
The Hidden Habits of Genius: Beyond Talent, IQ, and Grit—Unlocking the Secrets of Greatness by Craig M. Wright
The “14 key traits of genius, from curiosity to creative maladjustment to obsession”. Some interesting stories but not much really actionable. 2/5
My Audiobook Scoring System
- 5/5 = Brilliant, top 5 book of the year
- 4/5 = Above average, strongly recommend
- 3/5 = Average. in the middle 70% of books I read
- 2/5 = Disappointing
- 1/5 = Did not like at all
