Malcolm Gladwell's
Outliers describes people who have gained overwhelming success and highlights the specific circumstances that allowed them to get there. Among others, Gladwell discusses the rise of Bill Gates and The Beatles. He explains why a disproportionate number of successful hockey players are born in the early months of the year. (Hint: Training starts at a young age.) The novel as a whole explains how certain people rise above others who may be just as talented.
I have recently realized that popular books usually become popular because they are valuable and worthwhile.
Outliers falls in this category. The book is fairly well-known and has been recommended to me many times over the past two years. I usually prefer narrative nonfiction, but decided to try this one just because others have done the same. I hope to discover why so many people have enjoyed it, and am curious to see whether I'll enjoy it as well.
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