Outliers
Malcolm Gladwell’s fascinating new book, Outliers, is a stunning exploration of why some people succeed and others do not. Casting aside any and all preconceived notions, Gladwell’s findings prove constantly surprising, suggesting that the true story of human success is a far cry from what we’ve been led to believe.
What do The Beatles and Bill Gates have in common? Why do Asians seem to share an acuity for mathematics? Why does every top New York lawyer appear to have the exact same credentials, according to their résumés? What hidden advantages do star athletes have? Piece by piece, Gladwell composes a theory that encompasses generations, cultures and classes. According to his findings, a great deal of your success involves when and where you were born and who happened to influence you first. Success, he argues, has everything to do with families, birthplaces and even birth dates.
Outliers—the few whose achievements fall outside that of the status quo—follow their own set of rules. By pinpointing the characteristics they share, Gladwell delineates a provocative list of guidelines to follow in order to make the most of human potential.
Softcover : 304 pages
Publisher: Hachette Book Group USA ( November 18, 2008 )
Item #: 12-756261
ISBN: 9781615230822
Product Dimensions: 5.5 x 8.25 x 0.76inches
Product Weight: 11.0 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
October 13, 2010
Reviewer: Megan
Interesting! 
March 26, 2010
This book is a interesting twist on sociological examples of success. For example, Stories about the 10,000 rule, is where if you practice this many hours, you become the expert in that field. Extraordinary talent, plus time practicing made all the difference.
The many interesting examples and stories throughout this book, explain that their world,their culture, generation and family history gave them the greatest opportunities. Success arises out of the steady accumulation of advantages, such as when and where you are born, what your parents did for a living, what circumstances of your upbringing determined how well you would do in the world. In cultures throughout the world, where effort and hard work are highly emphasized, they succeed. You didn't need a new school, laptop, smaller classrooms, PHD, or even a high IQ, all you needed was a chance.
If you are open-minded and interested in learning about what possibly can contribute to success, then check out this book.
Reviewer: Jennifer
Inspirational
March 22, 2010
Easy and enjoyable to read. Gladwell's theories are refreshing and inspirational. If you have ever questioned your ability to be successful this book is for you.
Reviewer: Adriana G
Very intriguing
November 13, 2009
As a scientist myself, I take observations reported as research with a pinch of salt as did a previous reviewer (David H). However, behavioral research relies on cohort and case controlled designs as experiments are hard to come by. Gladwell puts forth a good argument with observations that are provocative. Enough for some to sit back and say "Hmmm" and others to go the other way. That is exactly the point! Outlier (or not?)
Reviewer: Shreekant
I LOVED The Outliers
November 07, 2009
I found it one of the most fascinating books I've read this year (and I read widely). Gladwell has an original turn of mind that sees patterns and takes disparate information, brings it together to explain human occurrences that seem random. I've already bought and given away several copies of this book.
Reviewer: Linda B
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