WARREN AND BILL Gates, Buffett and the Friendship that Changed the World

This audiobook pays tribute to two of the wealthiest and most generous entrepreneurs in the U.S., Warren Buffett and Bill Gates. The long friendship between Warren and Bill, as they're called here, offers little drama and narrative tension, and narrator George Newbern effectively keeps the tone light, buddy-to-buddy. He chronicles how each man made his fortune, but the focus is on the pair's many philanthropies and humanitarian causes. Newbern's brisk and energetic delivery enhances a narrative packed with details, but also a bit of rambling and repetition. Contemporary biographies so often thrive on trashing idols, so it's inspiring to find not just one, but two, prominent figures who prove to be truly likable and who work together as a positive, creative force in the world. D.A.W. © AudioFile 2024, Portland, Maine [Published: MAY 2024]