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Great book with historical and biblical contexts. bigger, smarter, stronger is relative to comparative similarity/differences and purpose.

Reading this book now, pretty disappointed because I liked his other book Outliers but this falls short.

Too bad!

#february

I‘m a big fan of Malcolm Gladwell & his books. I enjoy his insights & connections he makes to different experiences to psychology or educational based theories. This book explores people that are considered underdogs in our society & how they can overcome their obstacles. Although some people still have many other obstacles in place that can make success difficult, some people can find advantages in their perceived disadvantages. The book explores

I finished this and then looked at the publish date (2013) - it could have been published this year since no example is lessened by nearly 10 years. Malcolm has such a thought provoking way of making a point through his use of statistics and example. The chapters on class size, on dyslexia, and 3-strikes laws will stay with me. I‘ll forever more consider David as the expert sharpshooter of his day. …I‘ve now read all the Gladwell canon!

Bought this book at Argosy Book Store in NYC

Book 140

I listened to David and Goliath: Underdogs, Misfits, and the Art of Battling Giants for a book club. The examples are shallow, trite, and weak. I don't recommend reading this. ⭐⭐

#agiftedbook #falltreasures @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks @SarahBradley

Any book that helps you see your challenges from a different perspective is a worthy read. Gladwell‘s analogies are simple but full of clarity. #motivates #maycharacters @Eggs @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks

I am feeling a lot like David dealing with the Unemployment office, Golliath.

This explains SO much 👍🏼. It will have you rethinking about whether circumstances thought to be a disadvantage might really be advantageous...in sports, business, medicine, law, education etc. Its not always bad to be an underdog (they try harder!)

🎧 audio walking/laundering/trying to get groceries - Only Target was open and their shelves are mostly bare ☹️
#fabulousfebruaryreadathon @Andrew65

Wonderful read, enlightining and made you go through a rollercoaster of emotions.

By analyzing the composition of the Philistine army, Gladwell suggests that Goliath never stood a chance. His armor made him heavy and denied mobility, while David's small frame and attire gave him speed, and agility. David's sling and his proficiency with it mitigated the need for close combat. Using this analogy throughout the book, Gladwell explores a theme where underdogs use their disadvantages as strengths in their favor to beat the odds.

Another great book by Gladwell. He gets you thinking in a fascinating way.

Once again m, Malcolm is solidifying his position as one of my favor authors

Finished product! I‘m pretty proud of them so I‘m attempting a few more. #audiocrafting

Perfect for today‘s #tarottakeover #thehermit, this book made me think. I had never heard the biblical story explained that David was not at the disadvantage that I had been taught. Two points in this book:

1. In some people, disadvantages, like dyslexia, can bring out creative problem solving.

2. Extreme “advantage”, such as very small class sizes, can create more problems than it solves.

Gladwell explores the sweet spot between the two. 4⭐️🎧

Malcolm Gladwell is at it again. His books expand my thinking every time I read them.

So far every book that I've read from this author has been a hit. #13 #2020

Starting this next on #overdrive #currentlylistening

Guess who was back at the office of Ministry today??? Guess whose son brought a book along??? #ProudMom #RaisingReaders #TeenEdition ❤️

Adding this #Nonfiction book to my #TBR stack. Love this author!

Malcolm Gladwel does it again. This is a great book about underdogs and favourites, in traditional Gladwell fashion it aims to change the paradigm on the perceived advantages of powerful individuals and institutions over the perceived disadvantages of underdogs and why we are wrong in thinking the way we think right now. Very interesting read, will definitely change your perspective on this topic. Recommend it

When I'm looking for something thought provoking I turn to Malcolm Gladwell. I loves this book that explores the way we see "underdogs".

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Thanks for the tag! @julesG

1. David & Goliath
2. Just finished “You Are A Badass”!
3. It was stuff I‘ve at one point practiced in my life. It was helpful to listen to it on audio to keep me pumped throughout the day!
4. I had a major reading slump in my early 20s, so It was years! All I did back then was go out and party! 😂 I‘m so glad I came back to reading, my first love.
5. @Soubhiville @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks @Cinfhen

I enjoyed the stories within this book proving his case about overcoming odds. I always enjoy Gladwell‘s narrative nonfiction style. #LitsyAtoZ

Walked a cold Lafayette Oatmeal 5K while listening to this book. So interesting- wanted to keep walking to finish the chapter!

This was quite interesting but it covered such a vast array of subjects that it felt almost scattershot from insurgencies to class size and choice of school. Also, parts of the audio where different legends or myths were read hit me wrong.

Using examples from the world of business, sports, culture and psychology, Gladwell makes the case for how being weak can actually be a strength and how our goals (often culturally determined) can make a huge difference in our ultimate sense of success. I enjoy his books tremendously. 4 stars

And to wind down the day...

Packing for a trip to Beijing where I‘ll be off the grid for a week. Looking forward to these gems! 📚

Another example of Gladwell showing what would otherwise be overlooked anomalies. How some underdogs success show the weakness of the thought to be powerful. This shows peoples unique strengths, that brings out alot of emotion like hope for the human race. The pain, pride, and power of those told they are week but still rise to the occasion is gripping.
I love his format of short stories of real people to bring together a overarching theme. 8/10.

Great reading as I drove to the farm and back home this weekend and lots of ideas to bring back to my social and racial justice work.

Thoroughly enjoyed this

Interesting insight. Particularly fond of the term ‘desirable difficulty‘. Made me wonder of the one I‘ve had since I was a kid:Tourette‘s Syndrome.

Thank you to all the #Littens for making this year an amazing reading year. I have read books I never thought I would, actually made a dent in my TBR, and of course, piled on more books. Even when I‘m stressed and about to fall apart, I know there is an amazing group of humans here for me. And Rina says thank you to everyone who complimented her! #poweroflitsy #thankyou

My first Gladwell book. I didn't go into with high expectations, but it ended up being really interesting! ⭐️⭐️⭐️💫

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First time using a playaway from the library and I have to say, so much easier than CDs for books on tape. Also LOVED this book great reading that improved some long drives and gave some good fodder for conversation with friend. Gladwell had been on my re-read list forever and now that I have tried him I will definitely be seeing out more!

I enjoyed this book, and Gladwell is an excellent reader. However, I didn't feel it was his strongest or possibly my taste has just changed. His strong ethnographic approach is always engaging, but his coverage of the statistical aspects is too brief. I prefer a more even balance.

I love Gladwell's other stuff, but this one left me a little "meh." The stories are interesting, and he posits some intriguing ideas, but there's not much of a conclusion and I felt that he just didn't wrap things up, leaving the book more of a collection of examples. Good, but slightly disappointing.

Oops, I did it again. #bookbingeattheairport

Some really interesting ideas and I love how Gladwell weaves everything together, I do think he sometimes pushes forward his side of an argument without really being fair to the other side but only occasionally and on the whole I really enjoyed this, great on audio as well!

Kicking of the #12DaysofBookmas with a fresh layer of snow. I read this a while back, but I thought it was pretty interesting. I will admit that Gladwell's postulations sometimes bothered me because it seemed like most of the conclusions he made came from correlations. That being said, it is a compelling read. Don't forget that Bookmas is happening on Instagram and Litsy 🎄

On the last errand and then home so lots of catch up posts today but before that to aid the errand I'll keep on listening to this!

Morning commute = audiobook time