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David Y Goliat: Desvalidos, Inadaptados Y El Arte de Luchar Contra Gigantes / David and Goliath
Malcolm Gladwell
3.82 AVERAGE
1.63k reviews for:
David Y Goliat: Desvalidos, Inadaptados Y El Arte de Luchar Contra Gigantes / David and Goliath
Malcolm Gladwell
3.82 AVERAGE
not my favorite of the MG books i've read-- the stories didn't feel as solid to me, but there were a few takeaways for me--namely just about taking on challenges even when the odds don't seem to be in my favor.
informative
reflective
fast-paced
I don't have much to say about this book; it was fascinating and challenged my thoughts, but it was paced a little weirdly and sometimes hard to follow.
I appreciated the wide variety of examples that Gladwell attached to his points; many of them were very applicable to me and will be helpful in decisions like choosing a college-- I'd definitely recommend this book if you are in high school!
I don't usually like nonfiction, but I appreciated that this book was very narrative in style. It made it much more compelling to read and did not feel like a drag.
Also, I liked how Gladwell slowly progressed to darker topics instead of just jumping in to heavy stories. It was a good writing choice.
All in all, this book definitely challenged my definition of an advantage or disadvantage and was a very interesting read!
I appreciated the wide variety of examples that Gladwell attached to his points; many of them were very applicable to me and will be helpful in decisions like choosing a college-- I'd definitely recommend this book if you are in high school!
I don't usually like nonfiction, but I appreciated that this book was very narrative in style. It made it much more compelling to read and did not feel like a drag.
Also, I liked how Gladwell slowly progressed to darker topics instead of just jumping in to heavy stories. It was a good writing choice.
All in all, this book definitely challenged my definition of an advantage or disadvantage and was a very interesting read!
adventurous
informative
reflective
medium-paced
Every article, book, or speech by Malcolm Gladwell leaves me with an urge to learn more. It's like Wikipedia, you start on a thread about the Three Strikes Law and an hour later, find yourself thinking about the Huguenots in France. I love the in depth storytelling and I'm envious of his passion for first hand stories.
Not as good as Outliers or What the Dog Saw, but better than the Tipping Point.
I don't typically read nonfiction books but I do like to read books recommended by my friends (thank you andy). I really enjoyed this book, even though I wasn't really expecting to. Malcolm Gladwell makes his argument using historical events and interviews to show how perceived disadvantages & advantages can impact situations. It was an easy and interesting read and I think I'd definitely read another book by him!
I loved this book until the chapter on justice. It seems like Gladwell always does this to me, I just love what he does and then he jerks me back to reality when he throws in a chapter at the end that he wants to make into something, but doesn't have anything to back it up. Even so, its a worthwhile book, so let me tell you about the good in it.
"David and Goliath: The Truth" will make you think outside of the box. I love that. Give me a new angle, a new perspective, a new way to look at / solve a problem. This book even goes further, it helps you see that what you may perceive to be a disadvantage, while very difficult, can strengthen you to help you succeed. You may not want to have to travel down the road, but guess what, you are on it so here is what you might find on the other side. (Boy do we all need that. Life happens, sometimes in an oh so hard way!) Also -- the other side of it is that some advantages actually weaken you, we all know this to be true. So next time you are in a difficult situation, look for the silver lining, think outside the box, consider the weaknesses on the other side, and have hope.
Now for the dislike. The chapter that lost it for me was the one on justice. The comparisons just didn't compare. You can't take one response to a murder that is solved close to the event and compare it and the outgrowth from it to another response to a murder where the perpetrator was not found for twenty years. Apples and oranges, and besides -- the man that was free for twenty years was finally caught because he kept doing it. Also, I didn't hear data to back up the hypothesis on why the three strikes rule didn't work for society as a whole. I also didn't hear how the other response work for society and recidivism. And it isn't because I am biased to the three strikes rule. I was fully engaged and excited to hear a better rule of law that maybe Texas needs to try, but none was offered.
Anyway, still loved the book and Gladwell. Recommend!
"David and Goliath: The Truth" will make you think outside of the box. I love that. Give me a new angle, a new perspective, a new way to look at / solve a problem. This book even goes further, it helps you see that what you may perceive to be a disadvantage, while very difficult, can strengthen you to help you succeed. You may not want to have to travel down the road, but guess what, you are on it so here is what you might find on the other side. (Boy do we all need that. Life happens, sometimes in an oh so hard way!) Also -- the other side of it is that some advantages actually weaken you, we all know this to be true. So next time you are in a difficult situation, look for the silver lining, think outside the box, consider the weaknesses on the other side, and have hope.
Now for the dislike. The chapter that lost it for me was the one on justice. The comparisons just didn't compare. You can't take one response to a murder that is solved close to the event and compare it and the outgrowth from it to another response to a murder where the perpetrator was not found for twenty years. Apples and oranges, and besides -- the man that was free for twenty years was finally caught because he kept doing it. Also, I didn't hear data to back up the hypothesis on why the three strikes rule didn't work for society as a whole. I also didn't hear how the other response work for society and recidivism. And it isn't because I am biased to the three strikes rule. I was fully engaged and excited to hear a better rule of law that maybe Texas needs to try, but none was offered.
Anyway, still loved the book and Gladwell. Recommend!
I really enjoyed this book and it is one I think everyone can gain something from. It helped me think about the "Davids and Goliaths" of the world in a new way and how they each have very different strengths and weaknesses.
I love a book that makes me rethink my preconceptions, and this one certainly did. Whether you agree with all of Gladwell's conclusions in this book or no, it's always good to have your assumptions shaken up so you can take a look from a different angle. I also love how interesting Gladwell can make nonfiction. I was captivated and wanted to read segments out loud to anyone who was around, which I did. :)
Gladwell always gives you something to rethink or re-examine. I love that.
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