David and Goliath [Underdogs, Misfits, and the Art of Battling Giants]

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David and Goliath: Underdogs, Misfits, and the Art of Battling Giants Book Info

Hardcover: 320 pages
Publisher: Little, Brown and Company; First Edition edition (October 1, 2013)
Language: English

ISBN-10: 0316204366
ISBN-13: 978-0316204361
Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 5.8 x 1 inches
Three thousand years ago on a battlefield in ancient Palestine, a shepherd boy felled a mighty warrior with nothing more than a stone and a sling, and ever since then the names of David and Goliath have stood for battles between underdogs and giants. David’s victory was improbable and miraculous. He shouldn’t have won. Read online David and Goliath: Underdogs, Misfits, and the Art of Battling Giants book now.

David and Goliath: Underdogs, Misfits, and the Art of Battling Giants Book Reviews

Does having a disadvantage make you stronger in the long run? Malcolm Gladwell explores this and similar questions in his latest book. Like his previous works, Gladwell delves into the stories of many people (some famous, some not) to determine why some become wildly successful whereas others crash and burn. Are there key elements in their upbringing that push people to excel?
Two interesting observations revolve around dyslexia and the loss of a parent. Some of the most prominent people in the world are, surprisingly, dyslexic. Richard Branson, Charles Schwab, and Brian Glazer are three. A shocking 12 of the 44 U.S. Presidents, including George Washington and Barack Obama, lost their fathers when they were young. Gladwell explores the possibility that people who are faced with a major disadvantage can use it to propel them to heights they otherwise would not have achieved.
While this book is very thought-provoking, I must admit that I can’t completely agree with all of it. I found some conclusions to be over-simplified. Even so, this an entertaining and worthwhile read. Gladwell fans will definitely appreciate it.
Readers of this book should also consider two others with similar themes. Gladwell’s stories reminded me of my favorite recent memoir, Dr. Anthony Youn’s In Stitches which explores how a young underdog overcame his insecurities to eventually become a successful physician. A fascinating story. The second book I recommend is Gladwell’s .. Get online David and Goliath: Underdogs, Misfits, and the Art of Battling Giants today.