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75 Must-read Books Recommended by Fortune

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In a perfect world, each of us should have our own "strategist", just like the lawyer in The Godfather or the Oracle in Delphi Temple, who can follow me 24 hours a day.

Dear friends, we have a clever suggestion in our ears: "Use paper, not plastic." Use Google, not Infoseek. No, your boss won't like your stiff expression. ...

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Wait a minute. In fact, you now have a wise adviser to guide you. He stays there patiently, waiting for your call, and you can even carry it in your bag. 1962 Cuban missile crisis

During this period, President Kennedy sought wisdom from babara tuchman's Guns in August. This book tells the story of the first outbreak in Europe.

The course of the world war. Kennedy said to his younger brother, "I won't do what the people in the book do, otherwise, people can write a book called this missile."

October) book. "

You can't always take the books you want with you. However, you can have a perfect reading list at hand. Because of this, Fortune mobilized all resources and selected 75 books.

These books will stimulate your thinking and even your action.

These books are not those dry so-called classic business books. On the one hand, some books we choose have nothing to do with business. Barnes &; Noble) may take Michael

Chloe? Michael lewis's Moneyball is classified as a sports book, but it discusses investment (and recruitment) more than any consultant's article.

A lot. Besides, it's not boring. Although my years at GM were classic, I was bored.

However, we still like some classic works. Memoirs of a Stock Operator was written in 1923, but it is still possible.

Tired of "barbarians at the door" These two books are not books that teach people how to do it-generally speaking, we don't choose those that are consciously taught.

People's books, but chose those books that are entertaining. Nothing is more valuable than first-hand information. Since you can read Warren? Why did Warren Buffett write his own book?

Why do you have to read other people's books?

Of course, it will take about 75 years to read all the books on the list. However, we can give you a suggestion: don't stop reading just because you don't have time to finish reading a book.

Open the cover, read the introduction and skip to chapter 9. Or, keep this bibliography and put it in the drawer. Because there is a golden house in the book, waiting for you to explore!

Commercial rise and fall

The crash 1929 was written by Galbraith and published in 1955. This is a concise but insightful book.

Historical works have been reprinted since the first edition. What is the reason for it? Galbraith himself wrote in 1997: "Whenever it is about to stop printing, a speculative bubble ... will arouse people's interest in it.

Period of historical interest, this is an important case of the rise and fall of modern economy. "

"Extraordinary popular fantasy and mass madness", Charles? Charles McKay

), published in 184 1 (Chinese version is published by China Financial Publishing House). This book is about the Dutch tulip craze in 1634 and the "south sea bubble" incident in 1720 (Nanhai Company was founded in.

17 1 1 year, mainly engaged in slave trade. The company's shares were once hot in the market, attracting a large number of investors. In the month of 1720, the stock soared from 128.5 to 1 000.

The pound triggered an unprecedented wave of speculation. However, in September of the same year, the stock market plummeted, and the stock fell to 124, which ruined many speculators and made the annals of irrational fanaticism interesting.

Entering victory profoundly depicts the impulse of human beings to fall into speculative fanaticism.

Interesting money, Mark? Author marc singer, published in 1985. From the point of pure entertainment, no book is as good as Biesinger's.

The story of the collapse of Pennsylvania Square Bank in Oklahoma. This book is one of the first books to expose scandals in depth.

Active Age: The Drama and Collapse of Wall Street Bull Market in 1960s.

John? Author john brooks, published in 1973. Brooks was a late contributor to The New Yorker magazine. He made a profound analysis of the 1960s.

Mutual fund fever, its confident business writing technique can be described as unprecedented and unprecedented.

enterprise

Man at the door: the fall of RJR· Na Beske? Bryan Burrough and John? Heiliyar (John

Helyar), published in 1990 (Chinese version published by Machinery Industry Press). This book tells the story of a deal that is regarded as an allusion-a $25 billion leveraged acquisition of RJR Na Beske.

The story of buying (one of the authors is a senior contributor to Fortune magazine). Everything necessary for good business news is in this book-tricks, cigarettes, wives stolen from others, and so on.

Greedy enough to bring down Wall Street. If you want to understand the tragic greed in human nature, there is nothing better than this book.

Jim: Building Sustainability: The Successful Habit of Forward-looking Companies? Jim Collins and Jerry I porras (Jerry.

I. Porras), published in 1994 (Chinese version published by CITIC Publishing House). This book begins with the simplest question: Why are great companies great? Then, I made an in-depth study of this.

Look into it. This is a grand, arduous and bold goal. Oh, by the way, these words are used in this book for the first time.

Chainsaw Scare: Al Dunlop's infamous career in an era of profit at all costs, by John? John Byrne, 1999.

Publication. When Dunlap brought his passion for mass layoffs from Scott Paper to Sunbeam, the latter was fragmented and the stock price plummeted. Bourne's direction

The reader describes the process of this rout in detail, and there are many criticisms of Dunlap in the narrative, because the author himself hates his hero.

Who says elephants can't dance? Who says elephants can't dance? ), by Guo Shina, published in 2002 (Chinese translation by CITIC Publishing House).

Edition). Guo Shina described how he turned the company around as CEO of IBM from 65438 to 0993. For those who think that "corporate culture" is just a puzzling concept in the mouth of consultants.

For readers, this book contains some valuable experiences.

decision-making

Annapurna: A place for women, Arlene? By Arlene Bloom, published in 1980. This book tells the story of an all-girl boarding school.

The exciting story of the mountain team trying to climb the 8000-meter-high Annapurna Mountain, in which victory and failure are intertwined. The author is the person in charge of this mountaineering operation.

The best and smartest person, David? David Halberstam, published in 1972 (Chinese version published by Xinhua Publishing House).

. The author brilliantly explains why primitive candlelight is used-in this book, it is Robert? Robert mcnamara, US Secretary of Defense during the Vietnam War.

Young cadres in the army tried to apply what they learned at Ford Motor Company to the battlefield in Vietnam-but it didn't always work.

In the center of the ocean: the tragedy of the whaling ship Essex, Nathaniel? Philbrick

Nathaniel Philbrick, published in 2000. In the era when the "oil industry" was still using harpoons, one of Nantucket Island (an island south of Boston, USA)

A whaling ship sank in the Pacific Ocean. The cause of the accident was hit by a whale as big as Melville described in his Moby Dick.

The tragic consequences of the accident led to the study of decision failure.

Killer angel, Michael? Written by Michael Shaara and published in 1974 (once adapted into the film Gettysburg, this film is considered to be the most authentic.

Truth, the most magnificent reflection of the American Civil War). This Pulitzer Prize-winning historical novel lets you experience the battlefield like a soldier in the Battle of Gettysburg. Some of them.

Robert, who wants to die? General Robert Lee.

Thirteen Days: Memoirs of the Cuban Missile Crisis, by Robert? By Robert F. Kennedy,

Published in 1969 (Chinese version published by Shanghai People's Publishing House). Robert? Franklin? This fascinating book described by Kennedy in the first person reads like Tom? Clancy (Tom

Clancy, a famous American detective suspense novelist. The book tells important experiences about authorization and making correct judgments.

economics

Capitalism, Socialism and Democracy, by Joseph? Author Joseph A. Schumpeter, published in 1942 (

The Chinese version is published by the Commercial Press). Don't look at the title, just skip to Chapter 7 "The Process of Creative Destruction". If you look around again, you will find this situation everywhere.

Everything for sale: the value and limitations of the market, Robert? Author kutner,

Published in 1996. Free market can stimulate people's entrepreneurial enthusiasm, but it also caused the Asian financial crisis. Koutna makes people think about why the invisible hand is useful, but sometimes it is useless.

John maynard keynes's general theory of employment, interest and money, chapter 12,

Published in 1936 (Chinese version published by Commercial Press). Although Keynes was a famous writer, most of his works were obscure and outdated. The surprising exception is chapter 12 of this book.

This chapter tells us why financial markets fascinate and confuse us. Its meaning transcends time, and the words are vivid and humorous.

Popular internationalism, Paul? Author paul krugman, published in 1996 (Chinese version published by Peking University Publishing House). this

Economists have said in a series of controversial and interesting articles that most views on international trade are nonsense. Krugman's target is politicians, journalists and even economists.

Their lazy ideas, even when criticizing them, don't forget to teach them a lesson.

The Wealth of Nations, Adam? Adam Smith, published in 1776 (Chinese version published by Shaanxi People's Publishing House). Smith is often ridiculed as

A fanatic who advocates laissez-faire, but he is not. The Wealth of Nations eloquently advocates the intrinsic value of a liberal and enlightened government and individual. No one can defend the morality of capitalism.

It's right

morality

Thief's Nest, James? James stewart, 199 1 published (Chinese version is published by international cultural publishing company). In this book about morality

In the book, good (a group of persistent government lawyers and detectives) defeats evil [Michael? Milken, Ivan? Buschi, Martin? Siegel

Where's Dennis Dennis Levin]. However, before that, evil has gained many benefits.

Informant Kurt. Author Kurt Eichenwald, published in 2000 (Chinese version published by Machinery Industry Press). Eichenwald's

This book tells the story of a somewhat abnormal informer with calm language, thrilling plot and immersive dialogue. As far as suspense is concerned, it can be completely related to Lecard? I'm famous in England.

Any book by a spy novelist.

Leading quietly: an unorthodox guide to doing the right thing, Joseph? l？ Joseph L. Badaracco,

Published in 2002 (Chinese version was published by Machinery Industry Press). Finally, we have a moral book for people living in the real world to read. Advise those who want to stay for dinner.

Bowl, and at the same time want to "do things right" people read it.

The smartest person in the room, Besagni? Bethany McLean and Peter? Peter Elkind, 2003.

Published in. This fascinating book about the collapse of Enron (co-authored by two senior writers of Fortune magazine). It mercilessly blamed the company's bankruptcy on responsibility.

The parties not only explained how Enron lost its way, but also explained how the whole Wall Street lost its way.

The way we live now, Anthony? Author anthony trollope, published in 1875. This is Trollope's view of the Victorian era.

Typical irony of London. The author believes that speculators and trust fund people in London "can't tell the difference between business and fraud". This view makes people who observe today's corporate villains feel

Strange familiarity.

globalization

Beijing Jeep: The short and unhappy romantic history of American enterprises in Kyrgyzstan, China.

Tim. Author Jim Mann, published in 1989. This book tells the story of 1979 AMC's joint venture to produce jeeps in Beijing, but it ended in a painful ending.

The classic works of China business in the post-Mao Zedong era. Any company that wants to travel to the most populous country in the world should read it.

Freedom: the purpose and means of development (development is freedom), Amartya? Author Amartya Sen, published in 1999. Dictators all over the world claim authoritarianism.

Economic development needs, freedom can be given later. 1998 nobel prize winner sen said that they were completely wrong. Freedom is the cornerstone of development. He pointed out that democratic countries will not send

Hunger.

The Mystery of Capital: Why Capitalism succeeds in the West and fails elsewhere.

Other places have failed), Hernando? Author Hernando de Soto, published in 2000. Peruvian economist de Soto told those who don't like the concept of property rights.

Send someone to explain why property rights are important.

Non-zero: The Logic of Human Destiny, by Robert Wright, published in 2000 (Chinese translation in Taiwan Province).

Published by Beizhang Teachers Publishing Company). The book wonderfully combines history, theology, economics, game theory and evolutionary biology, and holds that it is a good thing for countries around the world to strengthen interconnection.

Sometimes it may be inevitable.

"Oil? Money? Prize: the epic pursuit of oil, money and power, Daniel? Author Daniel Eugene, published in 199 1 year (Chinese translation

This is published by Xinhua Publishing House. Oil is the most important commodity on the earth and the driving force of modern civilization. Eugene's greatness lies in that he lets readers know why the world, especially the Middle East, is where it is today.

This kind of situation has been deeply understood. When telling all this, it is always like telling an interesting story.

Worker: Archaeology in the Industrial Age, Sebastian? Salgado, 1993.

Publication. Workers of Bangladesh Ship Recycling Company hold sledgehammers, Sicilian fishermen have anxious eyes and are covered in oil.

Kuwaiti technicians, these shocking images are all from the hands of a photographer who used to be an economist. They brought us into the engine room of the world economy.

investment

Warren Buffett's article: Lessons from American companies, Lawrence? Edited by Lawrence Cunningham,

Published in 1997 (Chinese version published by Machinery Industry Press). Buffett has never written a book, but in his annual letter to Berkshire Hathaway shareholders, he talked about his investment, management and

There are many opinions about the company's excessive behavior. Cunningham screened Buffett's letters from 1979 to 1996 and compiled them into this excellent collection of Buffett's works.

Fool who walks randomly-the hidden role of opportunities in the market and life (random fool: the hidden role of changes in the market and life)

)，Naseem？ Nicholas? Author nassim nicholas taleb, published on 200 1. As a hedge fund manager, Taleb is interested in Wall Street people and scholars who claim to know the market.

Also sneered at it. The model they predicted does not exist at all. Taleb believes that almost everything is due to opportunities.

Smart investors: a practical consultation book, Benjamin? Author Benjamin Graham, published in 1949.

(Chinese version is published by Jiangsu People's Publishing House). Warren Buffett called this classic book a guide to value-based investment strategies. This book was recently edited by Jason, a senior editor of Money magazine. Zweig

(Jason Zweig) The revised edition is "the best investment book in history". With it, you may not need anything.

Money Ball: The Art of Winning Unfair Games, Michael? Author michael lewis, 2003.

Published in. Billy, the general manager of the Oakland team described in this book? Billy beane is not only a clever baseball team owner, he has many ideas. He is also an example of reverse investment, knowing how to.

Of course, adopting different methods to achieve results is a way for savvy investors to make money.

leadership

Never back down: Winston Churchill's most wonderful speech, Winston S.

Churchill, published in 2003. "Never retreat. No matter how big or small, you can't back down. Never yield to force and seemingly powerful enemies. "

About leadership, John? Author john gardner, published in 1990. Gardner believes that leadership is a skill that is constantly improved through learning.

Beyond status and power. He also carefully analyzed many aspects of leadership, without using fancy language and blunt metaphors.

"Martin? Lu Se? Watershed: America in the King's Age 1954- 1963), Taylor? Taylor Blanche

), published in 1988. This fascinating book tells the story of Martin Luther Jr. The stories of Martin Luther King and others in the civil rights movement show that during the movement,

Creative and destructive leadership skills. Kim and his comrades don't have any conventional means of power, but they still find various ways to use power.

Personal history, Katherine? Author katharine graham, published in 1997 (Jiangsu People's Publishing House, Chinese version). The late ge

Graham was shy when he was a child and always felt insecure. She always did this until her charming husband shot himself. Later, she had to take over the Washington Post company.

Courage. During her tenure, the company reached new heights in financial performance and news reporting. Her views on the First Amendment to the American Constitution

Defending made her a hero; Her dinner party made her a legend.

Titan: The life of John Rockefeller Sr, Ron? Author Ron Chernow, published in 1998 (Chinese version published by Hainan Publishing House).

. If these 75 books are unfortunately burned, you can only keep one, and that may be this book. This biography is as influential as his protagonist.

Negotiation and management

Civil suit, Jonathan? Author Jonathan Hall, published in 1995 (Chinese version published by Yilin Publishing House). Hal told the story of a lawyer.

The story of the struggle of enterprises that emit cancer-causing poisons, which are discharged into a pond in the town. This story reads like a thriller, showing a persistent man and two giant companies.

The process of the competition.

Effective manager, Peter? Author peter drucker, published by 1966 (Chinese version published by Qiushi Publishing House). Before you manage

You must learn to manage yourself in front of others. Drucker will tell you how to do it in this thin book.

Do you still remember me "(Remember every name every time), Benjamin? By Benjamin Levy, published in 2002. This book has fulfilled its promise. read

Without it, you will never stare at employees or customers with a blank face.

For a ride: how Daimler-Benz took Chrysler away, Bill? Vlasik

(Bill Vlasic) and Bradley A. Stec, published in 2000 (Chinese version was published by Huaxia Publishing House). This book tells the story of the merger, and

Juergen of Daimler? Schlempp (J? Gen Schrempp) Why is it always better than Bob of Chrysler? Bob Eaton moves faster.

Women don't ask: negotiation and gender differences, Linda? Linda babcock and Sarah?

Author Sarah Lashev, published in 2003 (Chinese version published by Taiwan Province Morningstar Publishing Company). The first book properly explains the differences between male and female negotiation methods, as well as the differences between women.

Why do you often ignore books that require them to be paid at work (equal pay for equal work first)? Every male manager in America should read it.

Office politics

New york Live: unofficial history, by Tom? Hills (Tom

Shales) and James? Andrew? James andrew miller, published in 2003. Saturday night's live performance was full of sex, drugs and screaming competitions, but this festival

The most incredible thing is that it has been broadcast for 30 seasons. Think of this book of oral history as a manual to manage those who are very creative and have borderline personality syndrome.

Yes

The price of loyalty: George W. Bush, the White House and Paul O 'Neill's education? Suskind

(Ron Suskind), published in 2004 (People's Literature Publishing House published Chinese version). George W. Bush ("the blind man in a room full of deaf people") didn't do very well. However, in any case,

What's your political opinion? Will you be influenced by this book about Bush and Carl? Karl rove and Vice President Cheney's brilliant description of how to work.

The Prince, nicolo? Machiavelli, 15 13 (Chinese version is published by Shaanxi People's Publishing House). The merger of Machiavelli

Not naturally good at politics. Today, we can call him a "pragmatist". However, the book he wrote after losing his official position in Florence was shockingly frank. He said that power and

Idealism can never coexist.

"Something's wrong", Joseph? Author joseph heller, published in 1974. This novel is the follow-up work of Heller's Catch-22, which describes

Wrote a story about a man who tried to realize the American dream. The office in the novel is quite similar to that in Kafka's novel. If you want to be promoted in your work, your heart is very important.

force

The autobiography of little Watson (Fatherson &; Co: My life in IBM and beyond), thomas jr and Peter? Peter Peter

Published in 1990 (Chinese version published by CITIC Publishing House). From the perspective of Watson Jr. (co-author is a senior freelance writer in Fortune magazine), this book describes how Watson Sr. founded and operated IBM.

And how little Watson himself took over the company. The language in the book has a strong personal color, sometimes humorous, sometimes full of complaints, sometimes aggrieved, and sometimes calm, telling two stories.

The process of power transfer between two generations. The 48 laws of power, Robert? Author Robert Kester, published in 1998. Contraction core

Brains and thoughts-I'd rather cheat than be cheated-are so cynical. Many of the author's viewpoints ("The longer I am silent, the sooner others will speak") are very useful.

Indecent exposure: the true story of Hollywood and wall street, David? McClintich (David

McClintick), published in 1982. McClintich sued the federal government for Columbia movies and David? The Boegelmann incident was written as a drama about power.

. This power struggle is in the East Coast tycoon Herb? Between Allen and the producers on the West Coast. This book can let you know that when they are in a life-and-death struggle, the public

Details of what happened at the company board meeting.

Impact: Why did you say "Yes"? (influence: psychology of persistence), Robert? Author Robert Cialdini, published in 1993.

Edition (Chinese version is published by China Social Sciences Press). How can we convince others? To answer this question, psychologist Cialdini explored various phenomena, including fire.

Hen, hitchhiking, Hare Krishna and the incredible effect of the word "because". He listed persuasion.

Six principles to be observed in the process of dealing with people and things.

Power broker: Robert? The decline of Moses and new york (power brokers: the decline of Robert Moses and new york), Robert? Carlo (Robert Carlo)

), published in 1974. The legendary urban builder Moses (late American official, planner of many public facilities and buildings in new york, including Lincoln Center and United Nations Headquarters.

Despite the opposition of the mayor, the governor and even the president, he built a political machine that has been running for decades. Carlo's classic biography is by far the most in-depth study of American power.

project management

American steel: hot metal man and the revival of rust belt, by Richard?

By Richard Preston, published in 199 1. If Nucor employees turn molten metal into complete strip steel, they will start a steel industry.

Revolution. If anything goes wrong, their new factory will be destroyed. The author who wrote Hot Zone told a fascinating story.

Billion-dollar molecules: a company's search for the perfect drug, Barry? Voss (Barry

Werth), published in 1994. No author knows the inside story of biotechnology companies like Voss. Voss described the difficulties in Vertex drug development.

The twists and turns experienced by the new company and the conflict between great science and excellent business.

Cadillac Desert: The American West and Its Desert Water, by Mark? Leissner, published in 1990.

. The American west was not won by gunmen and prostitutes with gold in their hands, but by those who supplied water to the west. About how politics, business, ambition and the seven deadly sins change beauty together.

This book is by far the best.

The Making of the Atomic Bomb, by Richard.