Outliers

Outliers by Malcolm Gladwell
Monitor: Mrs. Vicki Kennedy

//What is an outlier?// //"Outlier" is a scientific term to describe things or phenomena that lie outside normal experience.// Thus begins an explanation of this interesting book by author Malcolm Gladwell.

//What kind of a book is this?// This is a non-fiction book that investigates examples of people who are "outliers" - unusual, different, and successful. If you are looking to understand more about what makes someone SUCCEED --even against the odds--this book is for you.

//Who would write a book like this?// Malcolm Gladwell is an award winning journalist who has published a number of best-selling non-fiction books. "Malcolm Gladwell joined //The New Yorker// as a staff writer in 1996. He has written on a wide range of topics, including the science of cool hunting, race and sports, physical genius, the concept of moral hazard and health care, and the difference between puzzles and mysteries. In 2001, Gladwell’s piece on Ron Popeil, “The Pitchman,” was awarded the National Magazine Award for Profiles. His 1996 article “The Tipping Point” popularized the phrase and was expanded into a book, “[|The Tipping Point: How Little Things Can Make a Big Difference],” (2000). His second book, “[|Blink],” was published in 2005, and his third book, “[|Outliers],” was published in 2008. His most recent book, “[|__What the Dog Saw: And Other Adventures,__]” is a collection of essays from //The New Yorker// and is a New York //Times// bestseller. Gladwell came to //The New Yorker// from the Washington //Post//, where he started as a staff writer in 1987, first reporting for the business section and then on the sciences. In 1993, he became the newspaper’s New York City bureau chief. He was a 1995 National Magazine Award finalist for an article on mammography published in //The New Republic//. Gladwell lives in New York." (quoted information from //The New Yorker// website)

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WHY SHOULD I READ OUTLIERS AS MY CHOICE BOOK? //1. It's really not that long--check out the size of the print.// //2. If you get confused with different characters and made-up plots in novels, this book might appeal to you because it's about real life.// //3. The book covers everything from star Canadian hockey players to super-healthy Italian immigrants in Pennsylvania to an experimental school for underprivileged kids in New York. It's like a variety pack of interesting stories from daily life.// //4.You might learn something new about success and how we can actually nurture people to succeed.// Mrs. K's Summer Reading

//so far...// //__Caleb's Crossing__ by Geraldine Brooks - A All you sophomores who are about to embark on studying American literature--this one's for you. Set in the 1660s on Martha's Vineyard, an island off the coast of Massachusetts. Gives an in-depth view of Indian-settler relations, and also shows you how strict life was for Puritan colonists.// //State of Wonder by Anne Patchett - A One heck of an adventure story. A female scientist goes to the jungles of Brazil because a colleague of hers has died there. Mystery, adventure, an amazing snake-wrestling scene with a giant anaconda. And a mystery! Enjoy.// //__Unbroken__ by Laura Hillenbrand - A+ We talked about including this as a choice book but at 400+ pages, thought it might be a little long for high school students. But if you're interested in true life war stories, this is terrific. A straightforward, readable style, and tremendous detailed description of an American flier held as a POW by the Japanese. You will root for the good guys!//