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David and Goliath: Underdogs, Misfits, and the Art of Battling Giants
by Malcolm Gladwell
I enjoyed every book by [a:Malcolm Gladwell|1439|Malcolm Gladwell|https://images.gr-assets.com/authors/1564001739p2/1439.jpg] and so I knew in advance that I will like it. The author stays true to his style of mixing personal stories, historical anecdotes, and scientific studies to deliver a powerful message that sometimes a perceived advantage can end up being a disadvantage, the most obvious choice is not always the best one, and that brutality cannot win in the long term. As my daughter approaches her senior year, I found the chapter on college choices especially relevant - it made me recognize that sometimes "the second best" choice might be actually better for a student, especially if they are not going to be in the "top third" of their class. Overall, it was a very worthy read.