Tracy Kidder
Books by Tracy Kidder
“I chose Kidder for this list because of the intensity of his observation, and what this book tells us about research as part of literary nonfiction.” Read more...
Peter Hessler, Journalist
Mountains Beyond Mountains
by Tracy Kidder
Paul Farmer’s story, the story of one person who decides they want to change the world, is so compelling. You can’t help but read this book and feel inspired
The Soul of a New Machine
by Tracy Kidder
This is a highly acclaimed work by Tracy Kidder. He was embedded in a team at a computer company called Data General; it was 1979, and they were building a mini-computer. It’s an interesting way of looking at how computing has utterly changed in the last 30 years.
Interviews where books by Tracy Kidder were recommended
The best books on Watson, recommended by Stephen Baker
Former BusinessWeek writer recommends five books that deepen our understanding of the science and psychology behind Jeopardy!’s computer champion, Watson
The best books on How Progressives Can Make a Difference, recommended by Cecile Richards
Cecile Richards, American pro-choice activist and former president of the Planned Parenthood Federation of America, discusses the stories of struggle and resilience that have inspired her and can give encouragement to others seeking change
The best books on Hunger, recommended by Roger Thurow
Millions of people around the world still die of malnourishment each year, and 815 million people go hungry, according to statistics for the UN’s Food and Agriculture Organization. And yet, there is hope. Roger Thurow, Senior Fellow for Global Food and Agriculture at the Chicago Council and author of Enough: Why the World’s Poorest Starve in an Age of Plenty, recommends books with inspiring examples of what individuals and organizations have done to try and reduce sickness and hunger around the world.
The Best Narrative Nonfiction, recommended by Peter Hessler
Writer and journalist Peter Hessler selects five books, from Haight Ashbury to a fifth grade classroom, which show how nonfiction can bring true stories to life through literary techniques. He chooses the best of narrative nonfiction.
