David and Goliath: Underdogs, Misfits, and the Art of Battling Giants by Malcolm

Description: David and Goliath by Malcolm Gladwell Explore the power of the underdog in Malcolm Gladwells dazzling examination of success, motivation, and the role of adversity in shaping our lives, from the bestselling author of The Bomber Mafia. Three thousand years ago on a battlefield in ancient Palestine, a shepherd boy felled a mighty warrior with nothing more than a stone and a sling, and ever since then the names of David and Goliath have stood for battles between underdogs and giants. Davids victory was improbable and miraculous. He shouldnt have won. Or should he have? In David and Goliath, Malcolm Gladwellchallenges how we think about obstacles and disadvantages, offering a new interpretation of what it means to be discriminated against, or cope with a disability, or lose a parent, or attend a mediocre school, or suffer from any number of other apparent setbacks. Gladwell begins with the real story of what happened between the giant and the shepherd boy those many years ago. From there, David and Goliath examines Northern Irelands Troubles, the minds of cancer researchers and civil rights leaders, murder and the high costs of revenge, and the dynamics of successful and unsuccessful classrooms--all to demonstrate how much of what is beautiful and important in the world arises from what looks like suffering and adversity. In the tradition of Gladwells previous bestsellers--The Tipping Point, Blink, Outliers and What the Dog Saw--David and Goliath draws upon history, psychology, and powerful storytelling to reshape the way we think of the world around us. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Author Biography Malcolm Gladwell is the author of five New York Times bestsellers: The Tipping Point, Blink, Outliers, What the Dog Saw, and David and Goliath. He is also the co-founder of Pushkin Industries, an audio content company that produces the podcasts Revisionist History, which reconsiders things both overlooked and misunderstood, and Broken Record, where he, Rick Rubin, and Bruce Headlam interview musicians across a wide range of genres. Gladwell has been included in the Time 100 Most Influential People list and touted as one of Foreign PolicysTop Global Thinkers. Review "David and Goliath readers will travel with colorful characters who overcame great difficulties and learn fascinating facts about the Battle of Britain, cancer medicine and the struggle for civil rights, to name just a few topics upon which Mr. Gladwells wide-ranging narrative touches. This is an entertaining book." ---Christopher F. Chabris, Wall Street Journal "As always, Gladwells sweep is breathtaking and thought-provoking....Ive long admired Gladwells work." ---Joe Nocera, New York Times"Contemporary society cant escape history when Malcolm Gladwell explains the world as he does with David and Goliath."---Jane Henderson, St. Louis Post-Dispatch"Engrossing.... Gladwells singular gift is animating the experience of his subjects. He has an uncanny ability to simplify without being simplistic: clean and vivid Strunk and White prose in the service of peerless storytelling." ---David Takami, Seattle Times"Fascinating....Gladwell is a master of synthesis. This perennially bestselling author prides himself on radical re-thinking and urges the rest of us to follow suit." ---Heller McAlpin, Washington Post"Gladwell has made a career out of questioning conventional wisdom, and here he examines the allegedly unlikely triumph of the weak over the mighty and shows its not so unlikely after all. 4 stars." ---Judith Newman, People Magazine"Gladwell sells books by the millions because he is masterful at explaining how the world works---the power of critical mass, the arbitrariness of success, etc.---packaging his ideas in fun, accessible, and poignant vignettes." ---Lionel Beehner, USA Today"Gladwells most provocative book yet. David and Goliath challenges how we think about obstacles and disadvantages, drawing upon history, psychology, and powerful narrative talent to rethink how we view the world around us and how to deal with the challenges life throws at us." ---Susanne Jaffe, Columbus Dispatch"In David and Goliath, Malcolm Gladwell explores the dynamics that inform and effect our everyday lives. By analyzing the Biblical account of the clash between David and Goliath, Gladwell presents a bold new interpretation of the lessons we should apply from it." ---Today Show"Pop culture pundit Malcolm Gladwell is an idea blender, mixing concepts from vastly different sources (everything from business to science to the Bible) to produce new ways of seeing the world." ---Barbara ODair, Readers Digest"Provocative....David and Goliath is a lean, consuming read....The books most crafty, engaging chapter ties together the Impressionist movement and college choices to highlight the fact that gaining admission to elite institutions, which we typically perceive as an advantage, is no guarantee of success." ---John Wilwol, San Francisco Chronicle "The bestselling author behind the inventive Outliers, Blink, and The Tipping Point is back with another thought provoking theory that fascinates, entertains, and informs. He gives underdogs their due this time, challenging everything readers believe about facing-and conquering-lifes stumbling blocks, using the real story of David and Goliath and more to make his point." ---Celeste Williams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram"The 50-year-old Canadian is a superstar, the most popular staff writer on The New Yorker and a hero in the frequent-flier lounge where journalism, social science, business management, and self-help hang out....Its a good story and hes got plenty more." ---Jeff Baker, The Oregonian"Truly intriguing and inspiring, especially when Gladwell discusses desirable difficulties....Gladwells account of the journey of Dr. Emil Jay Freireich is unforgettable." ---Hector Tobar, Los Angeles Times"What propels the book, like all of Gladwells writing, is his intoxicating brand of storytelling. He is the master of mixing familiar elements with surprise counter-intuitions, and then seasoning with a sprinkling of scientific evidence....Gladwell is a master craftsman, an outlier amongst authors." ---Rob Brooks, Huffington Post Review Quote "What propels the book, like all of Gladwells writing, is his intoxicating brand of storytelling. He is the master of mixing familiar elements with surprise counter-intuitions, and then seasoning with a sprinkling of scientific evidence....Gladwell is a master craftsman, an outlier amongst authors." ---Rob Brooks, Huffington Post Description for Library The Davids of the earth can triumph, and in explaining how, hugely best-selling author Gladwell doesnt settle for the standard case studies of inspirational literature but digs deep into conflict in Northern Ireland and failing classrooms, for instance, to show that whats truly advantageous isnt always what we think. Details ISBN0316204366 Author Malcolm Gladwell Short Title DAVID & GOLIATH Language English ISBN-10 0316204366 ISBN-13 9780316204361 Media Book Format Hardcover Residence US Birth 1963 Pages 320 DEWEY 155.24 Year 2013 Publication Date 2013-10-01 Subtitle Underdogs, Misfits, and the Art of Battling Giants Imprint Little, Brown & Company Country of Publication United States AU Release Date 2013-10-01 NZ Release Date 2013-10-01 US Release Date 2013-10-01 UK Release Date 1900-01-01 Publisher Little, Brown & Company Illustrations Illustrations Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:76791332;

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