Outliers : the story of success (Book Club Kit) /

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by Gladwell, Malcolm,
[ 10. CD-ROMS, DVD-ROMS, Software ] Published by : Back Bay Books, (New York :) Physical details: 10 trade paperbacks + 1 large print + 1 audio cd. Subject(s): Successful people. | Success. Year : 2011 10. CD-ROMS, DVD-ROMS, Software Item type : 10. CD-ROMS, DVD-ROMS, Software
Location Collection Call Number Status Date Due
Colonel Gray High School 302 GLA Available
Colonel Gray High School Audio Book 302 GLA Available

Originally published: New York : Little, Brown, 2008.

Book Club To Go Kit

Introduction: The Roseto mystery -- Opportunity. The Matthew effect (Matthew 25:29) -- The 10,000 hour rule -- The trouble with geniuses -- The three lessons of Joe Flom -- Legacy. Harlan, Kentucky -- The ethnic theory of plane crashes -- Rice paddies and math tests -- Marita's bargain -- A Jamaican story.

Identifies the qualities of successful people, maintaining that culture, family, and idiosyncratic factors can have a decisive impact on shaping high achievers,