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David Y Goliat: Desvalidos, Inadaptados Y El Arte de Luchar Contra Gigantes / David and Goliath
Malcolm Gladwell
3.82 AVERAGE
1.64k reviews for:
David Y Goliat: Desvalidos, Inadaptados Y El Arte de Luchar Contra Gigantes / David and Goliath
Malcolm Gladwell
3.82 AVERAGE
While the newness of Gladwell's approach is not there, I still find his books compelling and interesting. His vignettes show that the diversity that we often see as negative or a setback can be turned on their head. His exploration of the inverse curve in relation to everything from school class size to criminal law are fascinating and thought-provoking.
Each chapter is dedicated to a single person representing the David and Goliath story in a different way while stories of more people are imbedded within. Very interesting read and informative. I, for one, was never taught about the conflicts of Ireland and England in the 70's, so I'm glad I read about that in one of the chapters. I would recommend this. Gladwell makes a bunch of good points presented in a relatable manner.
I love how Malcolm Gladwell helps us to see outside of the box. He took a story that I have heard my entire life (David and Goliath) and completely retold it in a completely different way. He gave many examples of how things we view as being a disadvantage are really a way to be stronger, or people we see facing huge obstacles are really better off. Some practical applications for me were not needing to worry so much about the class sizes at our local elementary school. Turns out having more students (up to a certain point) doesn't hinder my boys. More students can lead to greater diversity of thoughts and ideas as is actually a positive thing. Related to students was the story of Caroline Sacks and how an Ivy league school actually hurt her instead of helping her. Really interesting. Its about being a big fish in a little pond rather than a little fish in a big pond.
There is an interesting bit on using presumed weakness, like dyslexia, to become stronger. He certainly does not suggest someone wants dyslexia (or other life obstacles) but he showed how we can become better because of them. He even showed examples of being stronger from losing a parent growing up. From a religious point of reference and from my upbringing I agree with this idea but I liked the real life examples. It makes a vague concept become more concrete.
Brad has always loved telling the boys Brer Rabbit stories. We own an illustrated children's book that he will read to the boys. Most people like Splash Mountain at Disneyland that portrays Brer Rabbit and Brer Fox. It was interesting learning about their origins and their relationship with the Civil Rights movement.
He showed two different examples of individuals reactions to tragic events. Two families who had children murdered and how their reactions changed their lives. He says, "The difference between the two was that they felt differently about what could be accomplished through the use of power." Yet with both examples they did what they felt was right. They tried to use their tragedy for good. It was a great reminder about the power of forgiveness.
There are more story and much more details to the ones I mentioned. I really enjoy Malcolm Gladwell. I love being invited to think outside the box.
There is an interesting bit on using presumed weakness, like dyslexia, to become stronger. He certainly does not suggest someone wants dyslexia (or other life obstacles) but he showed how we can become better because of them. He even showed examples of being stronger from losing a parent growing up. From a religious point of reference and from my upbringing I agree with this idea but I liked the real life examples. It makes a vague concept become more concrete.
Brad has always loved telling the boys Brer Rabbit stories. We own an illustrated children's book that he will read to the boys. Most people like Splash Mountain at Disneyland that portrays Brer Rabbit and Brer Fox. It was interesting learning about their origins and their relationship with the Civil Rights movement.
He showed two different examples of individuals reactions to tragic events. Two families who had children murdered and how their reactions changed their lives. He says, "The difference between the two was that they felt differently about what could be accomplished through the use of power." Yet with both examples they did what they felt was right. They tried to use their tragedy for good. It was a great reminder about the power of forgiveness.
There are more story and much more details to the ones I mentioned. I really enjoy Malcolm Gladwell. I love being invited to think outside the box.
The last Malcolm Gladwell book for me! I LOVED this first 2/3 of this book - advantages that might actually be disadvantages and vice versa. Really struggled with the last 1/3 about power and authority, particularly chapter 9. I can usually get behind the pop psychology of it all, but that chapter felt like a major stretch (and low key inappropriate??)
Like every other book, article and podcast, he is a master writer and storyteller. Hoping to re-read all his books in 2024, and go back to podcast episodes I skipped the first time around!
Like every other book, article and podcast, he is a master writer and storyteller. Hoping to re-read all his books in 2024, and go back to podcast episodes I skipped the first time around!
Gladwell always hits, but gotta say that the ending was a little flat.
informative
reflective
medium-paced
Gladwell always makes me think. This particular book gave me pause and awareness of the inverted U curve. It is an interesting concept. There are convincing statistics around when and why an underdog wins and how sometimes it is more beneficial to break the rules. This book gave me fresh eyes for how I interact with injustices in our world.
I liked the book. It was a bit difficult to get into the book at first, because I was on vacation in Valencia, Spain, so I only read bits and pieces, because I was so tired after a day full of activities. I also didn't find the first examples very interesting. Luckily enough I found the rest of the book interesting enough to finish it. It's certainly something to think about: how to use your disadvantages, so that they become advantages.
meh. Interesting perspective but not as good as other books by the same author. Jumped around a lot.
