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Stephen A. Schwarzman
Co-founder, Blackstone
Blackstone co-founder, chairman, and CEO who helped build one of the world's largest alternative investment firms.
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Books Stephen A. Schwarzman recommends, documented so far
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Principles
Ray brings unique analytic insights about how to think about complex issues. His Principles is a must read. It's a gift to all of us.
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Principles
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Simon & Schuster · 2017 · accessed 2026-06-20
The official Simon & Schuster page quotes Steve Schwarzman in the Raves and Reviews section for Principles, including his statement that the book is a must read.
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The Prince
Documented citation: DealBook lists The Prince as one of the five books Stephen A. Schwarzman said shaped his life.
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What Would Schwarzman Read?
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DealBook / The New York Times · 2010-12-10 · accessed 2026-06-23
DealBook reports that Scholastic asked Stephen A. Schwarzman which five books shaped his life and lists the five titles on the page.
We Were Soldiers Once... and Young
Documented citation: DealBook lists We Were Soldiers Once... and Young as one of the five books Stephen A. Schwarzman said shaped his life.
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What Would Schwarzman Read?
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DealBook / The New York Times · 2010-12-10 · accessed 2026-06-23
DealBook reports that Scholastic asked Stephen A. Schwarzman which five books shaped his life and lists the five titles on the page.
The Interpretation of Dreams
Documented citation: DealBook lists The Interpretation of Dreams as one of the five books Stephen A. Schwarzman said shaped his life.
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DealBook / The New York Times · 2010-12-10 · accessed 2026-06-23
DealBook reports that Scholastic asked Stephen A. Schwarzman which five books shaped his life and lists the five titles on the page.
Childhood and Society
Documented citation: DealBook lists Childhood and Society as one of the five books Stephen A. Schwarzman said shaped his life.
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What Would Schwarzman Read?
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This source documents the book relationship, but the displayed text is a catalog summary rather than a verbatim quote.
DealBook / The New York Times · 2010-12-10 · accessed 2026-06-23
DealBook reports that Scholastic asked Stephen A. Schwarzman which five books shaped his life and lists the five titles on the page.
The Prize: The Epic Quest for Oil, Money & Power
Documented citation: DealBook lists The Prize: The Epic Quest for Oil, Money & Power as one of the five books Stephen A. Schwarzman said shaped his life.
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What Would Schwarzman Read?
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This source documents the book relationship, but the displayed text is a catalog summary rather than a verbatim quote.
DealBook / The New York Times · 2010-12-10 · accessed 2026-06-23
DealBook reports that Scholastic asked Stephen A. Schwarzman which five books shaped his life and lists the five titles on the page.