Melinda French Gates Releases Memoir Reflecting on Life Transitions and Leadership

In 'The Next Day,' French Gates explores personal and professional reinvention, candidly addressing her divorce and her focus on advancing women through Pivotal Ventures.

Melinda French Gates' new memoir, 'The Next Day,' was released on April 15, 2025, offering an autobiographical account of her life's major transitions over six decades.
The book candidly discusses her emotional struggles, including the pain of her divorce from Bill Gates and recent experiences with panic attacks.
French Gates reflects on her shift from co-leading the Gates Foundation to leading Pivotal Ventures, emphasizing her billion-dollar commitment to advancing women's rights and social progress.
The memoir builds on themes introduced in her 2024 Stanford University commencement address, focusing on navigating life's unpredictable transitions with resilience and purpose.
Written in a conversational, advice-driven style, 'The Next Day' blends personal stories with insights on leadership, vulnerability, and finding strength in change.