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Gates seems to be interested in blood lately. Last year, he recommended "Bad Blood," the story of Theranos, the blood-testing startup that deceived investors, patients, and business partners into believing its technology actually worked. Gates has also invested money in blood tests designed to detect diseases like Alzheimer's and cancer.
This summer, he's recommending "Nine Pints," a book about a woman with premenstrual dysphoric disorder, a condition that prompts severe pain and mental anguish before one's period. The book demonstrates how regressive certain societies are when it comes to providing safe, sanitary conditions for menstruation, but it also takes note of innovative ways to diagnose people through blood tests.
While the book may lack the drama of the Theranos tale, Gates said its anecdotes would "capture your imagination" and "make your blood boil."
https://www.businessinsider.com/bill-gates-book-recommendations-summer-2019-5