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  • A Memoir by the Cofounder of Microsoft
  • Written by: Paul Allen
  • Narrated by: Sean Runnette
  • Length: 12 hrs and 42 mins
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Written by: Paul Allen
Narrated by: Sean Runnette
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By his early 30s, Paul Allen was a world-famous billionaire - and that was just the beginning. 

In 2007 and 2008, Time named Paul Allen, the cofounder of Microsoft, one of the 100 most influential people in the world. Since he made his fortune, his impact has been felt in science, technology, business, medicine, sports, music, and philanthropy. His passion, curiosity, and intellectual rigor - combined with the resources to launch and support new initiatives - have literally changed the world. 

In 2009 Allen discovered that he had lymphoma, lending urgency to his desire to share his story for the first time. In this classic memoir, Allen explains how he has solved problems, what he's learned from his many endeavors - both the triumphs and the failures - and his compelling vision for the future. He reflects candidly on an extraordinary life. 

The book also features previously untold stories about everything from the true origins of Microsoft to Allen's role in the dawn of private space travel (with SpaceShipOne) and in discoveries at the frontiers of brain science. With honesty, humor, and insight, Allen tells the story of a life of ideas made real.
©2011 Paul Allen (P)2011 Penguin
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Great man and great book!

Paul Allen’s various interests are really fascinating. Prior to reading this book I was aware of his role in Microsoft and Rockets (space tourism before Virgin Galactic bought that venture).
He was the humane face of Microsoft and instrumental in building careers of many of us based on his technology efforts.
Nicely written and very good narration.
Great man and great book.

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