
Arnold Schwarzenegger rose from competitive bodybuilding to become a global movie star with films like The Terminator and Total Recall. He served as Governor of California from 2003 to 2011, focusing on environmental policy and fiscal reform. His reading interests span political biography, economics, and contemporary thought.
13 Books Recommended by Arnold Schwarzenegger
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Think Again
3 people recommendedNone of us are ever done learning, and this is a great book to keep you inspired.
Also recommended by: Ben Shapiro, Casey Neistat

The Splendid and the Vile
3 people recommendedArnold Schwarzenegger recommended this book in his newsletter.
Also recommended by: Bill Gates, Keith Rabois
Arnold Schwarzenegger recommended this book in his newsletter.
Also recommended by: Bill Gates

The Daily Stoic
2 people recommendedA perfect book to read every morning. The lessons are short and sweet, and get you into the right mindset for the day.
Also recommended by: Derek Sivers

The Churchill Factor
I admire Winston Churchill. Heβs one of those guys that I really love.

Free to Choose
It kind of lays out why the private sector is really the answer to a lot of problems that we have and not government.

California
If anyone is at all interested in a book about California, what makes California unique and special, and the history of it, the political history of it and all the little details, [this is] a good book to have.


Battle for the Soul
Arnold Schwarzenegger recommended this book in his newsletter.

Here, Right Matters
Arnold Schwarzenegger recommended this book in his newsletter.


Dignity in a Digital Age
Arnold Schwarzenegger recommended this book in his newsletter.

Our Own Worst Enemy
Arnold Schwarzenegger recommended this book in his newsletter.
