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frankstory's review against another edition
4.0
It was worth the read, but I thought it could have been shortened substantially. Much of the book repeated and reproved the statements. I can understand the point of being thorough, but it could have been a quicker read with the same effect and a lot of citations.
dreiac's review against another edition
4.0
Spoiler alert - givers make the world a better place compared to takers. Givers are also generally happier and so are people around them. Givers rule, takers suck.
A thoroughly well researched book presented with so many great examples. I’ve learned a lot - it made me question my intentions and how I treat people / the world in general. Am I a giver or a taker? I’m sort of in between but perhaps more on the giver’s side. People like me who are in between, neither here nor there, tend to not achieve/contribute that much. So it made me realise I need to work on giving more, not only to gain, but mostly to contribute and add value to the world.
Reading this book was kind of a humbling experience.
A thoroughly well researched book presented with so many great examples. I’ve learned a lot - it made me question my intentions and how I treat people / the world in general. Am I a giver or a taker? I’m sort of in between but perhaps more on the giver’s side. People like me who are in between, neither here nor there, tend to not achieve/contribute that much. So it made me realise I need to work on giving more, not only to gain, but mostly to contribute and add value to the world.
Reading this book was kind of a humbling experience.
megankateabraham's review against another edition
2.0
I felt that the necessary points about givers, takers and matchers were made within the first two chapters. After that, it felt like the same lessons told over and over, with repeated anecdotes about incredible characters who were suddenly revealed at the end as people you knew. The paragraph would cut away to a single sentence: "That person was..." Cue gasp of recognition. It was cute the first time, then it got old.
The author makes great points, I just got bored with his style of writing. It isn't for everyone.
The author makes great points, I just got bored with his style of writing. It isn't for everyone.
scottlepsch's review against another edition
4.0
My initial thought was that this was a desperate attempt to spin the "nice guys finish last" narrative, but as the book went on it did a great job providing data and examples to prove why givers outperform takers. Helped give me faith in being a "good guy" again.
rory_svw's review against another edition
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
4.75
ashrith's review against another edition
5.0
In this path breaking book, Adam Grant holds hands of all the good and kind people (givers) and helps them navigate the world that also has takers (people who take more than they receive)
This is one of the rare books which has both its heart and mind in the right places. Recommended!
This is one of the rare books which has both its heart and mind in the right places. Recommended!
peteroneilljr's review
slow-paced
2.25
It was very ok, lots of repetitive topics, and the examples were cherry picked to prove a point without giving credit to the contrary.
rdelagarza's review against another edition
informative
medium-paced
3.5
I really enjoy Adam‘s anecdotal approach in these types of books. Unfortunately, I feel like this one suffered from the issue that many of these types of books can suffer from. The first few ideas were great and impactful, and then things tapered off to be less relevant, adding evidence to commonly known things. It was still interesting all the way through and I got some great takeaways, but not a book I would jump to recommend to anyone.