President of the Pittsburgh Technology CouncilAudrey Russo talks about the books she keeps piled on her nightstand and drawing inspiration from strong female role models.
Sun Tzu, "The Art of War"
Like Machiavelli's "The Prince" and the Japanese Book of Five Rings, Sun Tzu's "The Art of War" is as timely for business people today as it was for military strategists in ancient China. Written in China more than 2,000 years ago, Sun Tzu's classic "The Art of War" is the first known study of the planning and conduct of military operations. These terse, aphoristic essays are unsurpassed in comprehensiveness and depth of understanding, examining not only battlefield maneuvers, but also relevant economic, political, and psychological factors. Indeed, the precepts outlined by Sun Tzu regularly applied outside the realm of military theory. It is read avidly by Japanese businessmen and was touted in the movie "Wall Street" as the corporate raider's bible.
~Random House
Sheryl Sandberg, "Lean In: Women, Work, and the Will to Lead"
Thirty years after women became 50 percent of the college graduates in the United States, men still hold the vast majority of leadership positions in government and industry. This means that women’s voices are still not heard equally in the decisions that most affect our lives. In “Lean In,” Sheryl Sandberg examines why women’s progress in achieving leadership roles has stalled, explains the root causes, and offers compelling, commonsense solutions that can empower women to achieve their full potential.
~Random House
Ayn Rand, "Fountainhead"
Ayn Rand's story of Howard Roark, a brilliant architect who dares to stand alone against the hostility of second-hand souls. First published in 1943, this best-selling novel is a passionate defense of individualism and presents an exalted view of man's creative potential; it is a book about ambition, power, gold and love.
~Penguin Group
Carolyn Keene, “The Secret of the Old Clock”
Nancy, unaided, seeks to find a missing will, and the search not only tests her keen mind but also leads her into a thrilling adventure.
~Scholastic
