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Outliers: The Story of Success |  | Author: Malcolm Gladwell
Publisher: Little, Brown and Company
Category: Book
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Media: Hardcover
Edition: 1
Pages: 320
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Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.1
Dimensions (in): 8.3 x 5.6 x 1.2
ISBN: 0316017922
Dewey Decimal Number: 302
EAN: 9780316017923
ASIN: 0316017922
Publication Date: November 18, 2008
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Amazon Best of the Month, November 2008: 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
Product Description
In this stunning new book, Malcolm Gladwell takes us on an intellectual journey through the world of "outliers"--the best and the brightest, the most famous and the most successful. He asks the question: what makes high-achievers different? His answer is that we pay too much attention to what successful people are like, and too little attention to where they are from: that is, their culture, their family, their generation, and the idiosyncratic experiences of their upbringing. Along the way he explains the secrets of software billionaires, what it takes to be a great soccer player, why Asians are good at math, and what made the Beatles the greatest rock band.
Brilliant and entertaining, OUTLIERS is a landmark work that will simultaneously delight and illuminate.
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 REVEALING November 27, 2009
John M. Flaherty Jr.
Outliers discusses facts that one just isn't aware of. It's simply a great read.
Not as cohesive as other Gladwells November 25, 2009
William T. Wiggins (New Jersey)
An easy read, interesting stories; not as cohesive as his other 2 books. Section about plane crashes was RIVETING, however, after the fact I wondered what it had to do with "success"?
Surprisingly insightful and hopeful November 25, 2009
K. Ossim (Indianapolis, IN)
i haven't read anything this fascinating for awhile. I find myself talking about the book and considering the implications often.
Can the critics be right and still deserve 5 stars? November 24, 2009
Sukhumvit (Bangkok, Thailand)
Sure, Gladwell picks his studies and anecdotes to prove his points. It's not fair to say his information is unsupported, he does cite plenty of research to support his theories. Anyone can be a cynic and claim that he is biased or that he is fake and catchy. The real point is, it's inspiring. Gladwell understands that the world in a world of possiblity. Thinking about things differently is usefull, and finding a unique perspective is valuable. I think it's a good estimate of the truth. I think it helps understand reality, but more importantly, I feel better about myself and my potential in the world. We are humans, we live in our heads and our hearts, and Gladwell explores what it means to be human, with the limitations and possibilities.
A Quick Read November 21, 2009
H. Thompson (New Orleans, LA USA)
"Outliers: The Story of Success" by Gladwell is an entertaining, quick read. Some of the insights are "Duh", but most are: "Hmm, hadn't thought of that." I liked it.
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