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As a 33 year old software engineer living in Silicon Valley, I can honestly say that this is one of the few accurate descriptions of who coders are.

I listened at 1.5 and did not have a problem following along. Overall I found this book to be informative and entertaining. I just wish it would of been less political, which I thought took away from some of the main points.

I recommend this book to anyone who is interested getting into the industry. Not only for coders. Very readable!

The Buddhist philosophy is profound. Although there are different Buddhist branches, the approach herein is excellent. It was a tough read, but I learned a lot, and feel it inspired me to be a better person. That is 5 stars, for sure.

Chapter 11, 27mins 18sec. Your feelings do not just pass through your awareness. Nor do they just come from outside. YOUR FEELINGS ARE YOU. My answer to this is that I am that which knows there are feelings. Knowing and being are separate. I am that which knows. Though I am not as accomplished as..

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This book can be insightful and detailed about certain aspects of technological development and the people/culture behind it. Then, for large parts of several chapters, it devolves into a one-sided social justice crusade that fails to seriously engage in the idea that differences in gender and racial representation might be in part because of different..

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Mostly a sol, if uninspired telling of a story told many times before. Not exactly the insight into the minds of coders that i expected. The point that raises this book out of the pack on a point of difference is the powerful handling of the gender issues. That makes it a ‘should read’ rather..

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Storms, Shipwrecks and Snakes happen in our lives. This books brings such encouragement to dust off your feet and keep going on to the goal set before you. It’s all for the Glory of God. Tbis is one I will recommend and read over and over, Thank you!

As a book, it’s a well written book. As Buddhism and the teachings, it doesn’t make any sense. And that’s coming from someone very spiritual and been practicing meditation for over 4 years.

I really enjoyed this book and was fascinated by the history and culture surrounding programming. The book is a great balance of inspiring and humbling. I would definitely recommend it to anyone who is interested in some behind the scenes and not regularly pondered areas of coding. …………………………….That being said though I did have some..

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