What I read

0 Comments | USA TODAY, November, 2007 | by Patrice Gaines

Ken Thompson

Wachovia CEO

What is your all-time favorite book?

The Last Lion: Winston Spencer Churchill, Visions of Glory by William Manchester.

Is there a particular genre that appeals to you?

I read a wide range of books and publications, but I especially enjoy biographies and historical novels. I love lessons learned from historical figures.

What's in your briefcase?

The Economist, The Wall Street Journal and The Financial Times.

When do you read?

Generally, early in the morning, about 5:30 a.m. I read several newspapers. I also read at night before I go to sleep, and I read when I'm traveling.

What was the last book you received as a gift?

Ladies and...

Premium Content Partnership | MyWire provides an in-depth online archive library of reference works. MyWire

 

BNET TalkbackShare your ideas and expertise on this topic

Please add your comment:

  1. You are currently: a Guest |
  2.  

Basic HTML tags that work in comments are: bold (<b></b>), italic (<i></i>), underline (<u></u>), and hyperlink (<a href></a)