Idea Man: A Memoir by the Cofounder of Microsoft Audiobook

" Great insights into the hard work, dedication, and focus required to successfully start a business. "

" He really was behind a lot of the good ideas that started Microsoft and the computer world we know today. "

" The book was interesting in the beginning because I was interested in the early microprocessors of the 1980's and was fascinated with the way Allen and Bill Gates built up Microsoft. After Allen left Microsoft and the book went into other areas of his life, something just not hitting me and making the book interesting. It seemed to be a disconnected series of short stories that shed little light on the details of what was going on. It seems that he has a great passion for many things but it didn't make much of an impression on me. "

" I was most interested in Allen's founding of Microsoft and his interactions with Bill Gates, but he has led a very full life with varied interests (from Jimi Hendrix music museum to space travel) since leaving Microsoft "

" Very Good. Need to find some other books on the History of Software Development "

" Interesting look at Bill Gates business partner and his multitude of diverse interests & curiosities. "

" Very interesting read about the co-founder of Microsoft. But as you'll see from the book, Paul Allen is about so much more than Microsoft. "

" Great book, good to know guys there are guys like Paul who are billionaires! "

" Interesting insights into the genesis for his current wide ranging business and philanthropic interests. "

" Well. After reading the memoir of Paul G. Allen I am quite ambivalent about the guy. I think this book is a tad controversial. Just my opinion of course. I won't say why I am torn. I leave it for you to read. "

" Memoir of Paul Allen, microsoft founder and gazillionaire. Interesting background about the business, which appealed to my inner geek, but it sure did go on and on about all the ways he could spend his money. On the fence about a rating.... "

" Fascinating memoir by Paul Allen. He is so over-shadowed by Bill Gates, I had no idea about his role in Microsoft and all his activities and passions since he left the company. Interesting read. "

" I enjoyed the first third of this book, during which Allen recounts his friendship with Bill Gates and the early years of Microsoft. Those chapters alone are worth the price - but his subsequent forays into sports team ownership, etc. aren't really much chop. "

" Gives a lot of insight on Paul Allen and his journey to success. Also fascinating stuff on the early days of Microsoft. "

" Interesting account Paul Allen's ideas, founding of Microsoft and other endeavors. "

" I love the first part, but later on I lost interest "

" I never knew much about Paul Allen, and he has an interesting story. He reminds me a lot of Woz from Apple. "

" Really nothing more than: "This is what I've done in life." "

" Gives a lot of insight on Paul Allen and his journey to success. Also fascinating stuff on the early days of Microsoft. "

" You'll become more sympathetic to Bill Gates than Allen intended. Was enjoyable, especially the first half. "

" Great insights into the hard work, dedication, and focus required to successfully start a business. "