We asked rising stars from the community to tell us about a book they’ve read and the impact it had on them. We’ve highlighted some of those responses below.

David Wang

Almost Buddist (ISBN: 9787505722453)

It’s a book introducing the ideas and terms behind Buddhist stories using common examples in the modern context. I had an impressive memory reading it since this is the book that made me learn the simple fact that religions beyond educating people and creating a centralized power, were built as humans tried to discover and define all matters in the universe before science. And I believe now that Buddism has a thinking system and philosophical ideas hidden behind its fancy-ass stories. Read More>>

Tetiana Krusir

One of my favorite books is Gone with the Wind by Margaret Mitchell. I’ve always been drawn to classic literature, and this novel, in particular, has left a deep impression on me.

What inspires me most is the character of Scarlett O’Hara. She is strong-willed, resilient, and unafraid to take control of her destiny, even in the most challenging times. Her ability to adapt, find solutions, and keep going despite hardships resonates deeply with me as an entrepreneur. Read More>>

Janice Kim

My favorite book is Free Food for Millionaires by Min Jin Lee, which I happen to be rereading right now. I can still remember the first time I picked it up, reading from cover to cover, devouring every word deep into the night with tired eyes. In her first novel, Min Jin Lee [my favorite author] crafts a raw, heart wrenching tale of a first generation Korean-American female navigating the folds of her family, relationships, career, and more Read More>>