Outstanding

From the ultimate business guru, author of The Tipping Point and Blink.

What differentiates those who achieve something special in life from those who don't? Outliers explores the curious stories of great football players; delves into the peculiar childhood of Bill Gates; investigates what turned the Beatles into the best rock band; and wonders what distinguishes pilots who crash planes from those who don't. Through his journey through the world of "outliers," the best, the brightest, and the most famous, he convinces us that our way of thinking about success is wrong.

We pay too much attention to the appearance of these individuals, and too little to where they come from, that is, their culture, their family, their generation, and the peculiarities of their upbringing. Brilliant and entertaining, Outliers is a reference that will both illuminate and entertain.

Reviews:
«Reading Outliers is a true pleasure, and Gladwell leaves us pondering his ingenious theories for days.»
David Leonhardt, The New York Times

«Outliers is a compelling and enthusiastic book. Its secret is that it's not just about outliers, but about people in general.»
Robert Colvile, Telegraph

«Malcolm Gladwell's theories, which already enjoy impressive popularity, have turned his last name into an adjective: Gladwellian! In Outliers, he nuances our cult of success.»
Jason Zengerle, New York Magazine

«Once again, Gladwell demonstrates his mastery of a genre he actually pioneered: that of books that shed light on the hidden causes behind everyday phenomena.»
Publishers Weekly

«Malcolm Gladwell, a massively successful writer, has become one of our time's great specialists in illuminating gray areas with his blend of journalism, scientific studies, history, and philosophy. A lover of going against the grain [...] His goal is to place a question mark next to certainty. [...] Gladwell defines his work as "pop nonfiction." [...] He is a cheerleader for the social sciences. [...] Given the millions of readers who have devoured his books, one could say there is something reassuring in seeing ideas confirmed by cited studies. It is also curious and seductive.»
El País Semanal

«A wizard in self-help books. [...] With over 10 million copies sold, Malcolm Gladwell is one of the leading "motivational" writers, success gurus, and analysts of "strategies for success." The Tipping Point, Blink, What the Dog Saw, and Outliers are books that executives and leaders of all kinds devour in airports.»
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