“I recently read Gladwell's The Tipping Point. I think that Outliers is better written, and I was most impressed with the book on those grounds. I found the subject matter somewhat less compelling than that of The Tipping Point, however. Still I gained some good insights from it. Mainly, Gladwell was successful in arguing that success can't be explained in simple (or mythological) terms. It is as complex as human relationship. Others have said that it gives insight into parenting, but I'm not so sure, other than that one should strive to give their kids the best opportunities possible, which is obvious to the extreme.
I guess I'm left more confused after reading the book! Nonetheless, it was fun.”
Johnnie B wrote this review Wednesday, May 6 2009.
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