Michelangelo and the Pope’s Ceiling – Ross King
The amazing story of the Sistine Chapel and the 33-year-old who made it possible.
A Promised Land – Barack Obama
Better late than never. The rise of an unknown Senator from Illinois and the behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to steer a country through a recession, health care reform, and an increasingly hostile political landscape.
Joseph Smith, Rough Stone Rolling – Richard Bushman
An unfiltered look at the life of Joseph Smith and the modern founding of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
King of Capital: The Remarkable Rise, Fall, and Rise of Steve Schwarzman and Blackstone
After a summer of in-depth private equity projects, I wanted a greater understanding of the industry’s history and the original players. The PE industry is relatively new and in a short period of time has become a juggernaut, thanks to the modern barons like Steve Schwarzman.
To a God Unknown – John Steinbeck
The latest in my efforts to read every Steinbeck novel. 4 out of 5 stars. Of course, East of Eden, Grapes of Wrath, and The Winter of Our Discontent are mandatory starting points.
Poor Charlie’s Almanack: The Wit and Wisdom of Charlie Munger – Peter Kaufman
Charlie Munger is my hero, and I try to read this book every year. It’s an investment, but one that pays dividends each time.
After Steve: How Apple Became a Trillion-Dollar Company and Lost Its Soul – Tripp Mickle
Tim Cook is one of the greatest CEOs in history and has accomplished the impossible in putting his mark on the company after Steve’s departure. While I disagree with the book’s premise and conclusion, this book provided an interesting look into the most valuable company in the world.
The Undoing Project – Michael Lewis
Michael Lewis could write an auto repair manual and it would still be the best thing you read that day. He’s one of the world’s greatest storytellers and this book details the unlikely duo behind behavioral economics.
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