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Talking to Strangers: What We Should Know about the People We Don't Know
Malcolm Gladwell
3.83 AVERAGE
5.5k reviews for:
Talking to Strangers: What We Should Know about the People We Don't Know
Malcolm Gladwell
3.83 AVERAGE
I really enjoy Malcom’s books. However, some of the research in this book was a bit off (at least some of the alcohol research). His sci comm is fantastic as a whole and I appreciate his journalism.
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A fascinating look at the psychology and human nature behind some of the most famous cases of either intentional deception or someone being misunderstood—that you can’t rely on how people act to reflect who they really are or to reflect their guilt/innocence. He talks about Hitler, Jerry Sandusky, Amanda Knox, and number of others, and goes into detail about alcohol (how it affects perception and memory), suicide, and policing in America. I don’t necessarily agree with some of his conclusions, but this was a very thought-provoking read.
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Did not finish. Didn’t understand point of book. Thought it would help me to talk to strangers , instead just points out all the misconceptions one can have
I am recommending this audio book to everyone! So interesting and informative. The added interviews and “in their own words” really adds to the book.
challenging
reflective
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Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual assault
Stopped reading this after the chapter about child sexual abuse. The justification for ignoring claims of child sexual assault is horrifying. Believing predators means disbelieving victims, which is somehow not recognized despite the entire focus on how humans want to believe others. Despicable!
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