The Five Best Books of 2021, According to Asia’s Richest Man

Bloomberg New Economy asked Reliance Industries Ltd.’s Mukesh Ambani which books helped him make sense of 2021 and are preparing him for 2022. Stuff your stockings with these recommendations from Asia’s richest man.

Ten Lessons for a Post-Pandemic World
By Fareed Zakaria
Fareed captures certain stark similarities between the Covid-19 pandemic and some of the most disastrous events of the recent past to show that global crises often emerge from unsustainable lifestyle practices and weak governance structures. You realize that these issues need to be addressed urgently, which can be done only through efficient leadership, lifestyle transformation, and effective international cooperation. A quote in the book that has stuck with me is “outbreaks are inevitable, but pandemics are optional.” Available now