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A review by kstumpf
The Bell Curve: Intelligence and Class Structure in American Life by Charles Murray, Richard J. Herrnstein
4.0
Wow. That was A LOT of information, and a lot to think about.
I was introduced to this book while reading, How Children Succeed, and Whatever It Takes, both by Paul Tough. These are not easy issues/subjects to address.
After reading a few reviews both before and during my reading of this book, I have decided two things: (1) some people are not going to like this book because of the difficult subject matter and how uncomfortable the content may be, (2) some people obviously did not read the book before their reviews.
Are there difficult, uncomfortable, gut wrenching, pieces of information shared - absolutely.
Is it difficult to read and comprehend - absolutely.
Are there many issues both inherent and externally that have and impact - yes again.
BUT just because the “fix” was not provided, does not mean the thoughts are incorrect.
After having dealt with adults in the business world on every imaginable distribution along the IQ scale, there was NOTHING I could do to help some of the associates I worked with. While others, I could not believe how quickly he/she progressed. These were not college educated people, they were every day citizens from all walks of life and a variety of SES, home life situations, family structures.
Do I have all the answers? No. But after reading this book it has helped me understand people that I interact with on a daily basis on a different level.
A different environment can be helpful. A two parent household can be helpful. A higher SES situation can be helpful. But none are a cure all.
I was introduced to this book while reading, How Children Succeed, and Whatever It Takes, both by Paul Tough. These are not easy issues/subjects to address.
After reading a few reviews both before and during my reading of this book, I have decided two things: (1) some people are not going to like this book because of the difficult subject matter and how uncomfortable the content may be, (2) some people obviously did not read the book before their reviews.
Are there difficult, uncomfortable, gut wrenching, pieces of information shared - absolutely.
Is it difficult to read and comprehend - absolutely.
Are there many issues both inherent and externally that have and impact - yes again.
BUT just because the “fix” was not provided, does not mean the thoughts are incorrect.
After having dealt with adults in the business world on every imaginable distribution along the IQ scale, there was NOTHING I could do to help some of the associates I worked with. While others, I could not believe how quickly he/she progressed. These were not college educated people, they were every day citizens from all walks of life and a variety of SES, home life situations, family structures.
Do I have all the answers? No. But after reading this book it has helped me understand people that I interact with on a daily basis on a different level.
A different environment can be helpful. A two parent household can be helpful. A higher SES situation can be helpful. But none are a cure all.