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How to Win Friends and Influence People

by Dale Carnegie · 1936

Dale Carnegie's long-running book on communication, interpersonal influence, and social skills.

Recommended by 2 people

Why this author is included

Dale Carnegie · Author and lecturer

Who recommends it

2 people have recommended How to Win Friends and Influence People. Each entry links to the source.

Tim Draper in 2022 Tim DraperFounder, Draper Associates

Draper named How to Win Friends and Influence People among books he said would make his reading list from Draper University's recommended or required books.

Recommended · Wording not verified Source: The Reading Lists
Evidence details Tim Draper: A Reading List to Inspire Entrepreneurs

In The Reading Lists interview, Draper was asked whether any additional books would make his reading list and answered with recommended or required Draper University books, including How to Win Friends and Influence People.

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The Reading Lists · 2016-07-23 · accessed 2026-06-22

Interview · Reading-list interview

The interview asks, "Are there any books you haven't mentioned that you feel would make your reading list?" Draper answers that he has books recommended or required at Draper University and includes How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie.

Portrait unavailable for Frank Wilczek Frank WilczekTheoretical physicist; 2004 Nobel laureate

Selected by Frank Wilczek among his favorite books for its practical perspective on understanding other people.

Recommended · Wording not verified Source: Frank Wilczek
Evidence details Top 10 Favorite Books

Wilczek’s own reader-facing selection, conservatively paraphrased as a documented citation.

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Frank Wilczek · undated · accessed 2026-10-01

Reading list · Personal favorite-books list

His own favorite-books document includes Dale Carnegie’s book and a positive reader-facing assessment. Date is not printed;2013URLsegment is not treated as publication evidence.

About the author

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Dale CarnegieAuthor and lecturer

Author of How to Win Friends and Influence People.