Bill Gates - Richard Wood

'The computer I used (at school) was huge and cumbersome and slow and absolutely compelling.' (Bill Gates)

This book looks at the life of Bill Gates, a computer-mad teenager turned tough businessman, who at 19 years founded Microsoft and went on to become the world's richest man. The book interweaves details of Bill's home life together with information on his public persona as a computer giant. It also explores the changing computer technology from the 1960s through to the present day.

Containing quotation panels, including letters and diary extracts. Also includes a date chart, glossary and index.