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Source Code: My Beginnings is Bill Gates’s deeply personal memoir tracing his early years—from his childhood in Lakeside School, through midnight coding sessions, to founding Microsoft with childhood friends. First published on 4 February 2025 by Knopf, this 336‑page hardcover (trade format, approx. 237 × 155 mm, ~693 g) offers candid stories of ambition, loss, and friendship—without focusing on corporate triumphs or philanthropic legacy. Instead, Gates reflects thoughtfully on formative influences: his principled parents, supportive grandmother, and tragic loss of his best friend. It’s introspective, warm, and richly human.
Why Buy:
Rooted in humanity, not boardrooms—authentic portrayal of Gates as a curious, driven child and teen.
Intimate, coming-of-age insights—stories of coding marathons, teenage rebellion, and early loss that shaped his worldview.
Bestseller and widely reviewed—hailed by New York Times, GeekWire, Bloomberg, Wired, and more for its candid, revealing tone.
Ideal for modern readers—those curious about innovation, leadership origin stories, or the real people behind monumental achievements.