Stephen A. Schwarzman
Author, Billionaire, Entrepreneur, Executive, Investor
American billionaire investor and philanthropist who co-founded and leads Blackstone, founded the Schwarzman Scholars program and wrote What It Takes.
Stephen A. Schwarzman's 10 Book Recommendations
- Accidental Presidents: “I think it's called Accidental Presidents and it's a book about the eight vice presidents who accidentally became presidents. And it's fascinating...”
- Principles: “Ray brings unique analytic insights about how to think about complex issues. His Principles is a must read. It's a gift to all of us.”
- Kissinger the Negotiator: Lessons from Dealmaking at the Highest Level: “Kissinger the Negotiator is a fascinating book about one of the most talented and unique strategists on the world stage who is thoughtful, strategic, charming when necessary and assertive when not. There is lots to learn by having his most important negotiations analyzed by academic experts who had extensive discussions with him about the thought process that drove his strategic and tactical choices in highly challenging situations. I found the book exciting to read. Others who spend their lives negotiating important matters will as well. Required reading for those interested in affecting the world of affairs.”
- Shoe Dog: “One of the good books I read recently and enjoyed was Shoe Dog, Phil Knight’s memoir on Nike. It was interesting to learn about his struggle to start the company.”
- The Prince: “Named among the five books that shaped his life, for Scholastic's You Are What You Read (2010).”
- We Were Soldiers Once . . . and Young: “Named among the five books that shaped his life, for Scholastic's You Are What You Read (2010).”
- The Interpretation of Dreams: “Named among the five books that shaped his life, for Scholastic's You Are What You Read (2010).”
- Childhood and Society: “Named among the five books that shaped his life, for Scholastic's You Are What You Read (2010).”
- The Prize: “Named among the five books that shaped his life, for Scholastic's You Are What You Read (2010).”
- World Order: “At a time when the world has little or no order, Henry Kissinger's World Order is indispensable reading.”