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Outliers: The Story of Success

Book Overview: Outliers: The Story of Success

Explore what sets high achievers apart–f rom Bill Gates to the Beatlesin this seminal work from “a singular talent” (New York Times Book Review) Malcolm Gladwell, bestselling author of Blink and The Bomber Mafia and host of the podcast Revisionist History

In this stunning 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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ISBN-139780316017930
ISBN-100316017930
PublisherPenguin Book
Publication Date2019
EditionN/a
Languageen
Pages336
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Weight lbs

"In the vast world of nonfiction writing, Malcolm Gladwell is as close to a singular talent as exists today… Outliers is a pleasure to read and leaves you mulling over its inventive theories for days afterward."– David Leonhardt, New York Times Book Review

"The explosively entertaining Outliers might be Gladwell's best and most useful work yet…There are both brilliant yarns and life lessons here: Outliers is riveting science, self-help, and entertainment, all in one book."– Gregory Kirschling, Entertainment Weekly

"No other book I read this year combines such a distinctive prose style with truly thought-provoking content. Gladwell writes with a high degree of dazzle but at the same time remains as clear and direct as even Strunk or White could hope for."– Atlanta Journal Constitution

Malcolm Gladwell

Malcolm Gladwell is a celebrated and influential contemporary author, journalist, and public speaker, best known for his incisive observations on social dynamics, psychology, and culture. Born in England on September 3, 1963, Gladwell partly grew up in Canada. He studied history at the University of Toronto’s Trinity College, laying the foundation for his later work dissecting societal trends and triggers of transformative events.

Gladwell’s journalism career launched at the Washington Post in 1982, where he thrived as a science and business writer for nine years. He then moved to New York City to write for The New Yorker, where his insightful commentary garnered immense attention. This platform catapulted his career as an author, his debut book “The Tipping Point” establishing his reputation for integrating academic research with narrative storytelling. His other renowned works, including “Blink”, “Outliers”, and “Talking to Strangers” have solidified his status as a unique voice pondering the mechanics and marvels of society and human behavior.

Throughout his career, Gladwell has received accolades for his intuitive grasp of complex concepts and their practical applications, made accessible to a broad audience through his books and speaking engagements. Honored with an Order of Canada in 2011, he characterizes a unique blend of intellectual curiosity, storytelling prowess, and an unyielding determination to explore and explain the underlying forces that drive societal trends. Malcolm Gladwell continues to challenge conventional wisdom and provoke thought with every new release, firmly occupying an eminent place in contemporary literature and social commentary.

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