I don't think I have ever read a more valuable book. I am sooo glad that I chose to read this one after seeing the recommendation from Bill Gates. I feel so lucky to have the fortune to read (and hopefully benefit from) the incredible lifetime work of Hans Rosling (who was working on the draft up till his last days). Not only from reading this you gain a clearer way of thinking about the world, thinking for yourself, but through the sentences and words you get to know an extraordinary man. I can't recommend this highly enough.

People like to talk about books that change your life. I think what is more extraordinary is books that change the way you think.
This is one of those books.
Anyone who claims himself/herself to be a clear thinking person should read this.

Simply Magical!!!!

And the ending is by itself worth its own discussion...

A story about honor. Love it!

I listened on audiobook, narrated by the author, which I think was a perfect choice. It made it sound very authentic and made you feel that you're not listening to a novel, but a memoir.

One of the most fascinating, original, and entertaining story I have ever read... I can't think of anyone who wouldn't enjoy something like this... In the end I was wishing the story would be longer and with a different ending; a sequel would have been fantastic.

“God only helps those who help themselves.”

A good book for adults, a GREAT book for younger adults/readers. I gave a copy to my 15 yr old niece and she loved it so much!

The audiobook version (which I listened to) was the Audie Award Winner, Multi-Voiced Performance, 2005. One of the best audio productions I've listened.

this is a special book, even though it's not perfect

About the only true sci-fi book I've read and I really liked it! In fact it left such a lasting expression on my mind I think someday I might pick it up again to revisit...