Continuing with our series of articles, in which renowned entrepreneurs reveal the lists of their favorite books, this time the turn is for the billionaire Richard Branson.
The owner of the Virgin Group admits on his blog that it is difficult to select just 5 books that you should read, since he is passionate about all kinds of reading. However, below we show you the 5 Richard Branson’s Favorite Books:
5 favorite books by Richard Branson.
1. The Long Walk to Freedom: The Autobiography of Nelson Mandela (Spanish Edition)
The Autobiography of the South African president and philanthropist Nelson Mandela represents a source of inspiration for Richard Branson. The leadership capacity and dedication of this revolutionary and his fight against racial oppression led him to win the Nobel Peace Prize in 1993. In his book he reveals his extraordinary life. A book definitely worth reading.
2.Donde Viven Los Monstruos (Where The Wild Things Are) (Turtleback School & Library Binding Edition) (Historias Para Dormir) (Spanish Edition)
(Maurice Sendak)
This book is 50 years old since its first publication, and yet it has transcended several generations. This classic can be appreciated by children and also adults. Its beautiful illustrations and content remind us of the value of our home, it has been the inspiration for a movie and opera works around the world.
3. Swallows and Amazons (Godine Storyteller)
It is the first in a series of highly imaginative children’s books that tells of the adventures and journeys of two families. Richard Branson describes it as his favorite book as a child. This book that is only in English.
4.Wild Swans (Pocket Biographies) (Spanish Edition)
(Jung Chang)
This issue tells the story of three generations of women and their struggle in a changing society in 20th century China. This issue has been translated into more than 30 languages and has 10 million copies around the world. You will be able to learn, through the stories of these women, the incredible culture and history of this country and its emergence as a capitalist power.
5. An uncomfortable truth. The planetary crisis of global warming and how to deal with it (Spanish Edition)
(Al Gore)
This book, written by the vice-president of the United States, highlights the danger of global warming and explains how we can combat it. The book is inspiring as it also calls on entrepreneurs to save our planet. The author highlights that these billionaires, owners of large industries, must use their influence and raise awareness of the exaggerated use and exploitation of resources around the world.
We hope that these Richard Branson’s Favorite Books They can contribute a lot to your personal and work life. 🙂
Do you want to know more books? This list of books in Spanish for entrepreneurs is what you are looking for.
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