A work to read again, or for the first time! Written by Malcolm Gladwell
Year of Publication: 2008
A summary from the book flap: “Why do some people succeed far more than others? There is a story that is usually told about extremely successful people, a story that focuses on intelligence and ambition. In Outliers Malcolm Gladwell argues that the true story of success is very different, and that if we want to understand how some people thrive, we should spend more time looking around them – at such things as their family, their birthplace, or even their birth date. The story of success is more complex — and a lot more interesting — than it initially appears. Outliers explains what the Beatles and Bill Gates have in common, the extraordinary success of Asians at math, the hidden advantages of star athletes, why all top New York lawyers have the same resume, and the reason you’ve heard of the world’s smartest man — all in terms of generation, family, culture, and class.”
Comments from a Goshen Public Library staff member: “Fascinating and meticulously researched explanation of the mechanics of fame.” — Cinzi
Other works by the author: “In The Tipping Point Malcolm Gladwell changed the way we understand the world. In Blink he changed the way we think about thinking. Outliers will transform the way we understand success.” (back book flap)
Goshen Public Library call number: 302 GLADWELL