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Author: Malcolm Gladwell Narrator: Malcolm Gladwell Publisher: Hachette Book Group Audio Length: Release Date: November 2008 Format: Unabridged Audiobook Delivery: Instant Download ISBN: 9781600243929
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There is a story that is usually told about extremely successful people, a story that focuses on intelligence and ambition. Gladwell argues that the true story of success is very different, and that if we want to understand how some people thrive, we should spend more time looking around them-at such things as their family, their birthplace, or even their birth date. And in revealing that hidden logic, Gladwell presents a fascinating and provocative blueprint for making the most of human potential.

In The Tipping Point Gladwell changed the way we understand the world. In Blink he changed the way we think about thinking. In OUTLIERS he transforms the way we understand success.

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Quotes

  • “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.”

    - Entertainment Weekly

  • 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

  • “After a decade—and, really, a generation—in which this country has done fairly little to build up the institutions that can foster success, Gladwell is urging us to rethink. Once again, his timing may prove to be pretty good.”

    - New York Times Book Review

  • “Gladwell once again proves masterful in a genre he essentially pioneered…His gift for spotting an intriguing mystery, luring the reader in, then gradually revealing his lessons in lucid prose, is on vivid display.”

    - Publishers Weekly

  • “Narrator and author Malcolm Gladwell does an exceptionally effective job reading his book. His tone is informative and matter-of-fact, and he has a soothing voice that presents the information clearly.”

    - AudioFile

Awards

  • A #1 New York Times bestseller
  • A USA Today bestseller
  • A Publishers Weekly bestseller
  • A Washington Post bestseller
  • A Wall Street Journal bestseller
  • A San Francisco Chronicle bestseller
  • A 2010 Audie Award Finalist
  • A Los Angeles Times bestseller
  • A 2008 Time Magazine Top 10 Book for Nonfiction

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  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5 Narration Rating: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5 Story Rating: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Wow! So many things about IQ I never thought of,as well as circumstances that influence a persons success. Well done! "

    - silly Sally, 2/23/2016
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Common sense put down on paper "

    - Jamie, 2/19/2014
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    " Although the title is outliers, the author really delves in to what factors build success including culture and opportunities. "

    - Pam, 2/7/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " It was captivating, inspiring and with an aroma of science. Great book, one of my favourites! "

    - Constantin, 2/1/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " This book did two things for me. First, it made me ever firmer in my belief that providing opportunities is for the greatest importance in young people's lives. Second, and this is more tangential, it made me want to recommit myself to production over consumption. Since completing my masters, I've been taking a consumption holiday. I've spend far more time reading that thinking/doing/writing and I need change back. Pronto. "

    - Simsian, 2/1/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Neat idea and several good thoughts. Gladwell is quirky and an easy read. "

    - Erin, 1/31/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Wow! Very insightful! "

    - Carey, 1/27/2014
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    " Really interesting book. He has a lot of evidence to support his theories. I found it very useful and intriguing when viewing outliers from the teaching perspective. "

    - Robin, 1/20/2014
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    " It looks like Gladwell's primary purpose for this book is to puncture the myth, once and for all, of the self-made man. Factors ranging back hundreds of years can have a bearing on how things work out for a person. We don't live in a bubble. My only complaint with the book is his understanding, or definition, of success. How do know, for example, that Bill Gates is actually a success? Because he made a lot of money? Because he had a huge impact in an important field? Or could it be because he's happy and feels as though he's done justice to himself and the world he lives in in a meaningful way regardless of how it might have turned out? We'll never know. Meanwhile I'll quote someone who once said that, "Fame is something other people give you; success is something you give yourself." I don't necessarily believe that Gladwell would disagree with this idea, but he doesn't feature it in his examples. Was Van Gogh, for example, a failure because he couldn't sell his paintings during his lifetime? The reasons for success are deep and varied -- our ideas about what success is should be as well. Perhaps Gladwell didn't think this aspect of the subject was within the purview or interests of his book. It would have been better, though, if he had. "

    - Bradd, 1/19/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Another fascinating look at our world, but this time with a bent towards how certain times and situations are not lucky and instead they are just life. "

    - Jason, 1/19/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " The first 1/3 of the book was definitely better than the rest, although the section in the end on rice fields and asian work ethic is fascinating. "

    - Kat, 1/15/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " What I took away: 10,000 hours is a long time. "

    - Eva, 1/3/2014
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    " Success is not achieved in your own personal bubble. It is a collective effort of timing, luck, personal attributes, and societal forces. Legacy and Opportunity. Gladwell writes a fascinating case study of how success can be quantified and possibly replicated. "

    - Xiaoming, 12/24/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " My best friend turned me onto this book. I really enjoyed it. The last chapter was probably my favorite, which discusses Mr. Gladwell's own family history. I would especially recommend this book to parents with young children. "

    - Anthony, 12/22/2013
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    " Now I understand my pitfalls in life...starting a career in the early eighties..huge disadvantage. Interesting take on why some excel more than others. worth the quick read. "

    - Maria, 12/18/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Book on CD for the commute, read by the author. The MOST fascinating non-fiction in a long while. I think the takeaway is that the really successful we think of as geniuses and beyond the bell curve are really products of great fortune and support. "

    - Casie, 11/22/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " This book has really opened my eyes about many things. I love this book; I simply love it! "

    - Aryel, 11/15/2013
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    " Makes you wonder what you could have accomplished if only put in perfect position. "

    - Brian, 9/18/2013
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    " What Malcolm wants to say in this book is that, the outliers, in the last, are not the outliers at all. Nothing remains mysterious but buried reasons behind. "

    - Chhun, 9/18/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I'm not sure that Gladwell is actually right in his theories, but his books will make you wonder if he isn't on to something. "

    - Warren, 9/7/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Excellent pop sociology/social psychology. "

    - Jacob, 8/1/2013
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    " A very good book from Malcolm Gladwell. To write your own story of success, you don't only need to be a diligent one, but also need to meet the "favorable" conditions. Once understanding the "formula of outliers", we could find our own "favorable" conditions. "

    - Phú, 7/7/2013
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    " The new social constructionism. Love it! "

    - Judy, 6/24/2013
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    " Enjoyed this book. Really makes you reconsider ideas about success. "

    - Philip, 2/28/2013
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    " Smart, informative and full of great historic stories. One of my favorite books "

    - Allen, 2/17/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " My favorite to date of Malcolm Gladwell's books! He has a great way of pulling together information and challenging you to think about things in ways you haven't ever done before. "

    - Amanda, 7/9/2012
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Great book in the vein of Freakonomics. "

    - Matt, 6/23/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Magnificent investigative book. Has a hell of a lot of implications in the real world. MUST READ "

    - Edward, 5/29/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " This was a good book but not applicable to real life. There is nothing to do with the information that he provides the reader with. It's about people who took opportunities of their circumstances or were at the right place at the right time. "

    - Charissa, 5/22/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " A bunch of interesting essays strung together as a book with no conclusions or ending. But still thought/discussion provoking. "

    - Kate, 5/22/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Another great Malcolm Gladwell read, I think I was smarter when I was done. "

    - Mshodes, 5/22/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Liked this better than The Tipping Point. Interesting how he quantified the value of hard work and practice and especially enjoyed the perspective on culture through centuries "

    - Sally, 5/22/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Excellent reading...got me hooked to his writing1 Investigative journalism at its best... "

    - Vandanana, 5/21/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Very thought provoking. My husband and I read it at my brother's suggestion, and the book invoked lots of conversations. Five stars. "

    - Angi, 5/20/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Makes a lot of sense. Removes some of the "magic" of success. "

    - Ken, 5/19/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Ainda estou lendo. O estilo me lembra Freakonomics. Ajudar a ver as coisas de forma diferente e nos faz realmente ter vontade de nos dedicar a algo que queremos. :) "

    - Maysa, 5/19/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Very interesting! Gives you a lot to think about. "

    - Trudy, 5/19/2011
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    " Very intriguing and a quick and easy read. Very thought provoking as well. "

    - Bethany, 5/18/2011

About the Author

Malcolm Gladwell has been a staff writer with the New Yorker since 1996. He is a former writer at the Washington Post and served as the newspaper’s New York City bureau chief. He has won a National Magazine Award, and in 2005 he was named one of Time magazine’s 100 Most Influential People. He is the author of four books: The Tipping Point: How Little Things Make a Big Difference, Blink: The Power of Thinking without Thinking, and Outliers: The Story of Success, all of which were #1 New York Times bestsellers. His book What the Dog Saw is a compilation of stories published in the New Yorker. Gladwell graduated from the University of Toronto, Trinity College, with a degree in history. He was born in England, grew up in rural Ontario, and now lives in New York City.