Top 10 Books Recommended By Blockchain Leaders
By: Ishita Bora
Tags: Blockchain Technology, Book Recommendations, Book Lover, Blockchain, Books

The COVID-19 pandemic is still going on and this is the time to enjoy the winter season, explore, and read books, in our comfortably cozy rooms, especially the book lovers.

As most of the people are still working from home and gaining knowledge from different modes of gadgets, we are going to introduce some of the books that are recommended by the blockchain leaders.

So, here is a list of non-crypto-related book recommendations from the biggest thought leaders in the blockchain space:

(1) “The Great Gatsby” by F. Scott Fitzgerald (recommended by Denelle Dixon, the CEO and Executive Director of the Stellar Development Foundation)

The Great Gatsby is a 1925 novel written by American author F. Scott Fitzgerald that follows a cast of characters living in the fictional towns of West Egg and East Egg on prosperous Long Island in the summer of 1922. Many literary critics consider The Great Gatsby to be one of the greatest novels ever written.

Denelle Dixon said that this is one of her favorite books and shared that the opulence and beauty Fitzgerald conveys in this novel is countered by the ugliness of class dynamics and the utter lack of true love.

She said:

“The story feels desperate, even as it attempts to capture fun and excitement. I am drawn to it because I have been drawn to Fitzgerald’s own personal story which is tragic at best. The cover of the book itself is haunting and the story is one that beckons me back to read on an annual basis. I don’t finish the story feeling good about where it ends, but it does remind me of the importance of being true to yourself — a trait that most of the main characters lack.”

Dixon further stated that the book is a story of class struggles, showing the dedication of what one character does to grow and pretend to be a part of a class that he wasn’t born into.

She added:

“It is in many respects the failure of the American dream of ‘growing into prosperity’ and being accepted as ‘prosperous.”

(2) “The Secrets of Spies” by Heather Vescent, Adrian Gilbert and Rob Colson (recommended by Brian Behlendorf, the Executive Director of Hyperledger)

This book recounts thrilling tales of spies from the ancient world of Sun Tzu to the latest cyber threats. The Secrets of Spies sheds light on the mysterious life of the spy, explaining the real-life origins of spying, examining some of history’s most notorious spies and spycatchers, and revealing the role espionage plays today in business, politics, and everyday life.

Filled with lavish illustrations and hundreds of full-color photographs, this book provides hours of fun and entertainment for any reader. Narrated in an engaging, compelling style, The Secrets of Spies is a thrilling, in-depth global investigation of the hidden history of espionage. From ninja assassins to computer hackers, the book uncovers the tools, tricks, and techniques that make up the daring art of the spy.

Behlendorf said that this novel recounts tales of spies from all the way back in ancient times to today, focusing on major historical events.