{"product_id":"making-of-the-greatest-bill-gates-ajay-sethi-paperback","title":"The Making of the Greatest: Bill Gates by Ajay Sethi - Biography \u0026 Memoir - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\nCondition: BRAND NEW\u003cbr\u003e\nFormat: Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\nISBN: 9789353336387\u003cbr\u003e\nPublisher: Rupa Publications\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStep inside the extraordinary life of one of the most influential figures of the modern era in \u003cem\u003eThe Making of the Greatest: Bill Gates\u003c\/em\u003e by Ajay Sethi. This engaging biography traces William Henry Gates III's journey from a curious, rule-bending teenager to the co-founder of Microsoft and one of the world's most recognised philanthropists. Written in an accessible, narrative style, it's a compelling read for anyone fascinated by technology, business, and the power of relentless ambition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Book\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuccess is a lousy teacher, Bill Gates once warned. It seduces smart people into thinking they can't lose. This paperback biography explores exactly how Gates avoided that trap on his way to becoming a global icon. Ajay Sethi charts the early years of a boy who, at just thirteen, hacked his school's computer system, and at fifteen, took on the mainframe of a major corporation, brushes with authority included. The book captures the pivotal moment in 1975 when Gates walked away from Harvard to chase a bigger idea, one that would soon become Microsoft, founded alongside Paul Allen in a modest garage in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Within a decade, Microsoft had grown into the largest software company on the planet, and Gates himself became a billionaire by 1986. The narrative doesn't stop at business success. It follows Gates through his transformation into one of history's most significant philanthropists, a man who has pledged the vast majority of his fortune to charitable causes, reshaping what it means for the ultra-wealthy to give back. Sethi's account is concise yet packed with insight, making it an ideal introduction for readers who want the essential Bill Gates story without wading through an exhaustive tome. It's a portrait of ambition, risk, reinvention and responsibility, told through the milestones that defined a career unlike any other.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConcise, accessible biography perfect for busy readers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCovers Gates' rise from teenage hacker to tech titan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExplores the founding and growth of Microsoft\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHighlights Gates' philanthropic legacy and giving pledge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreat gift for business, tech and biography enthusiasts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrand new paperback copy, ready to read\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAjay Sethi is a Delhi-based writer and senior advertising professional with over two and a half decades of writing experience. Alongside \u003cem\u003eThe Making of the Greatest: Bill Gates\u003c\/em\u003e, his other work in the same series includes a biography of Sony. He has also authored numerous magazine articles and devised advertising and product promotion campaigns throughout his career. Holding an MA in English Literature from Delhi University, Sethi brings a broad range of interests to his writing, spanning politics, history, philosophy and religion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You'll Love This Biography\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA punchy, well-paced read that distills Bill Gates' remarkable story into an engaging paperback. Perfect for students, entrepreneurs and anyone who loves a good rags-to-riches (or rather, garage-to-global-empire) tale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease Note: Cover shown reflects the UK edition available, ISBN 9789353336387.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ajay Sethi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56265811394942,"sku":"SNG6670","price":5.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0642\/4549\/8093\/files\/the-making-of-the-greatest-bill-gates-ajay-sethi-paperback.webp?v=1784371949","url":"https:\/\/www.letsbuybooks.com\/products\/making-of-the-greatest-bill-gates-ajay-sethi-paperback","provider":"Lets Buy Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}