While there are many courses and tutorials online, learning from a book is still one of the best ways to greatly improve your skills. Below I have selected top Business Biography books.
- Setting the Table: The Transforming Power of Hospitality in Business (2008)
- The Snowball: Warren Buffett and the Business of Life (2009)
- Business Biographies and Memoirs: 6 Manuscripts: Jeff Bezos, Elon Musk, Steve Jobs, Bill Gates, Jack Ma, Richard Branson (2018)
- Forbes Greatest Business Stories of All Time (1997)
- J.P. Morgan – The Life and Deals of America’s Banker: Insight and Analysis into the Founder of Modern Finance and the American Banking System (Business Biographies and Memoirs – Titans of Industry) (2019)
- Shark Tales: How I Turned $1,000 into a Billion Dollar Business (2011)
- A ‘FAMILY’ BUSINESS: The Life And Times Of Joey ‘The Fixer’ Silvestri (2019)
- Rich Dad’s Cashflow Quadrant – Rich Dad Poor Dad Part II (2000)
- My Lucky Life In and Out of Show Business: A Memoir (2012)
- Graphic Design History (2001)
- Business Biographies and Memoirs – Titans of Industry: Andrew Carnegie, J.P. Morgan, John D. Rockefeller, Henry Ford, Cornelius Vanderbilt (2019)
Setting the Table: The Transforming Power of Hospitality in Business (2008)
A landmark, bestselling business book and a fascinating behind-the-scenes history of the creation of Danny’s most famous eating establishments, Setting the Table is a treasure trove of valuable, innovative insights applicable to any business or organizat…
The Snowball: Warren Buffett and the Business of Life (2009)
Here is the book recounting the life and times of one of the most respected men in the world, Warren Buffett. The legendary Omaha investor has never written a memoir, but now he has allowed one writer, Alice Schroeder, unprecedented access to explore directly with him and with those closest to him his work, opinions, struggles, triumphs, follies, and wisdom. Although the media track him constantly, Buffett himself has never told his full life story.
Business Biographies and Memoirs: 6 Manuscripts: Jeff Bezos, Elon Musk, Steve Jobs, Bill Gates, Jack Ma, Richard Branson (2018)
In this bundle we take a deep dive into the lives, successes, and failures of some of the most successful (and wealthy) men on the planet.What makes them different?
Forbes Greatest Business Stories of All Time (1997)
What do Bill Gates, Henry Ford, J. P. Morgan, Mary Kay Ash, and Walt Disney all have in common? Uncompromising vision, a willingness to take risks, and exceptional business acumen. Not only did these individuals amass great fortunes, they revolutionized the business world and helped shape society as we know it. Theirs are just a few of the stories collected in this anthology of commercial ingenuity.
J.P. Morgan – The Life and Deals of America’s Banker: Insight and Analysis into the Founder of Modern Finance and the American Banking System (Business Biographies and Memoirs – Titans of Industry) (2019)
**Buy the Paperback version of this book and get the Kindle eBook version for FREE!**J.P. Morgan is more than just the name on one of the largest banks in America. He was a man who altered the course of American finance and the chief financier for the strategic interests of the titans of the day, such as Carnegie and Rockefeller.
Shark Tales: How I Turned $1,000 into a Billion Dollar Business (2011)
After failing at twenty-two jobs, Barbara Corcoran borrowed $1,000 from a boyfriend, quit her job as a diner waitress, and started a tiny real estate office in New York City. Using the unconventional lessons she learned from her homemaker mom, she gradually built it into a $6 billion dollar business.
A ‘FAMILY’ BUSINESS: The Life And Times Of Joey ‘The Fixer’ Silvestri (2019)
Joe Silvestri was a tough kid from the mean streets of New York. He went from street brawler to wearing a tux at the glamorous Copacabana. He eventually provided “muscle” for the Mob, a highly respected and feared fixer—the guy you went to if you had a problem that needed to be resolved.
Rich Dad’s Cashflow Quadrant – Rich Dad Poor Dad Part II (2000)
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My Lucky Life In and Out of Show Business: A Memoir (2012)
Dick Van Dyke, indisputably one of the greats of the golden age of television, is admired and beloved by audiences the world over for his beaming smile, his physical dexterity, his impeccable comic timing, his ridiculous stunts, and his unforgettable screen roles.
Graphic Design History (2001)
In this groundbreaking anthology, nearly 30 legendary writers explore and characterize the unique developments, notable people, and memorable events that shaped the world of graphic design. Taken in many cases from hard-to-find sources, these essays provide a unique scope and array of provocative viewpoints that are not found anywhere else.
Business Biographies and Memoirs – Titans of Industry: Andrew Carnegie, J.P. Morgan, John D. Rockefeller, Henry Ford, Cornelius Vanderbilt (2019)
The five ‘Titans of Industry’ discussed in this series are, without a doubt, the most influential and impactful men in American history. Without any one of them, the entire landscape of the US would be different. They are the founders of the American economy. We live in a world today that is based on the actions of John D. Rockefeller. Everything we do and how we live are the result of oil and its power.J.P.
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Bill Gates: Biography of a Business Legend and Philanthropist
Author(s): Steven Eckard
ID: 3527615, Publisher: Steven Eckard, Year: 2020, Size: 254 Kb, Format: epub
Cups Up: How I Organized a Klavern, Plotted a Coup, Survived Prison, Graduated College, Fought Polluters, and Started a Business
Author(s): George T. Malvaney
ID: 3620255, Publisher: University Press of Mississippi, Year: 2018, Size: 5 Mb, Format: epub
Donald Trump: The Biography of the Successful Businessman Turned Presidential Candidate
Author(s): My Ebook Publishing House
ID: 3566933, Publisher: My Ebook Publishing House, Year: 2016, Size: 63 Kb, Format: epub
Please note that this booklist is not final. Some books are really hot items according to Chicago Tribune, others are composed by unknown writers. On top of that, you can always find additional tutorials and courses on Coursera, Udemy or edX, for example. Are there any other relevant resources you could recommend? Leave a comment if you have any feedback on the list.