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Binding: Hardcover
Dewey Decimal Number: 302
EAN: 9780316017923
ISBN: 0316017922
Label: Little Brown and Company
Manufacturer: Little Brown and Company
Number Of Pages: 320
Publication Date: November 18, 2008
Publisher: Little Brown and Company
Release Date: November 18, 2008
Studio: Little Brown and Company
Sales Rank: 1
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Now that he's gotten us talking about the viral life of ideas and the power of gut reactions, Malcolm Gladwell poses a more provocative question in Outliers: why do some people succeed, living remarkably productive and impactful lives, while so many more never reach their potential? Challenging our cherished belief of the "self-made man," he makes the democratic assertion that superstars don't arise out of nowhere, propelled by genius and talent: "they are invariably the beneficiaries of hidden advantages and extraordinary opportunities and cultural legacies that allow them to learn and work hard and make sense of the world in ways others cannot." Examining the lives of outliers from Mozart to Bill Gates, he builds a convincing case for how successful people rise on a tide of advantages, "some deserved, some not, some earned, some just plain lucky."
Outliers can be enjoyed for its bits of trivia, like why most pro hockey players were born in January, how many hours of practice it takes to master a skill, why the descendents of Jewish immigrant garment workers became the most powerful lawyers in New York, how a pilots' culture impacts their crash record, how a centuries-old culture of rice farming helps Asian kids master math. But there's more to it than that. Throughout all of these examples--and in more that delve into the social benefits of lighter skin color, and the reasons for school achievement gaps--Gladwell invites conversations about the complex ways privilege manifests in our culture. He leaves us pondering the gifts of our own history, and how the world could benefit if more of our kids were granted the opportunities to fulfill their remarkable potential. --Mari Malcolm
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In reviews of Malcolm Gladwell's previous books, The Tipping Point and Blink, I express an opinion that Gladwell offers an insight that others have previously expressed and then requires 300+ pages to discuss it. His key points in both books could have been made in an article. Gladwell's "tipping point"(2002), for example, is essentially the same as Michael Kami's "trigger point" (1988) and Andrew Gove "inflection point" (1996). (Gladwell does acknowledge the importance of an article, "Broken ... Read More
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I became a fan of Gladwell with Tipping Point, and this was re-enforced with Blink, and now with Outliers he has again hit a home run. His rock solid research teamed with his effective story-telling style take the reader on a fascinating journey into the why's of successful people. I don't know to what extent his research is leading-edge; I only know that it was new to me, and I found it absolutely fascinating. I found myself reading passages then trying to relate my reality to the research he was presenting. ... Read More
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I really enjoyed this book. I think it should be in the parenting section as well as the business section at the book store. As a parent the concepts about success make you think about how you can provide the best environment for a child to be successful.
I had a chance to hear Malcolm speak at a lunch in Toronto. He speaks passionately about his concepts which for me added credibility to the book.
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I loved the book, the informative content colored by his insightful descriptions are great. Just like the other 2 books of his, Blink & The Tipping Point.
I disagree with the end of the book in which he tries to instill the idea that no one has any merit, we are all product of shear luck in some way. I do agree, we are lucky just to be alive at this time, but luck does pervade the current world; for each Bill Gates that DID take advantage of his luck ,there are so many others that do not bother to work ... Read More
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In short, Mr. Gladwell's writing--his earnestness, optimism, and persuasiveness--never ceases to impress me.
He broke down trends like no one else in The Tipping Point, and was single-handedly the most convincing voice for trusting your gut reactions (in an age of numbers, facts, and analysis no less) in Blink; this guy knows how to research, and better yet, put the nuggets of wisdom he's found in psychology and science into terrifically engaging and palatable text.
And the most amazing ... Read More
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