Sunday, December 22, 2019
Looking for a smart summer beach read Try these 2 new books
Looking for a smart summer beach read Try these 2 new booksLooking for a smart summer beach read Try these 2 new booksBreaking news from theNext Big Idea Club CuratorsMalcolm Gladwell, Susan Cain, Adam Grant, and Daniel Pinkare proud to announce their two hand-picked selections for the new season. The two most groundbreaking nonfiction reads of the summer are Follow Ladders on FlipboardFollow Ladders magazines on Flipboard covering Happiness, Productivity, Job Satisfaction, Neuroscience, and moreRange Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized WorldIt may seem that intense, prolonged focus on a singlepursuitis themost likely path to success, but as investigative reporter and bestselling author David Epstein shows inRange, success is far more likely for the generalists of the world, those who dare to pursue the full spectrum of their interests, passions, and abilities.For reasons I cannot explain, David Epstein manages to make me thoroughly enjoy the experience of being told that everyt hing I thought about something was wrong. IlovedRange. - Malcolm GladwellBiased Uncovering the Hidden Prejudice That Shapes What We See, Think, and DoStanford professor and MacArthur genius grant recipient Jennifer Eberhardt reveals how unconscious bias impacts daily life inschools, offices, and neighborhoods everywhere, offering both eye-opening reflections on the problem andscience-backed wisdom toward a solution.Dr. Eberhardt writes with empathy and nuance, deftly weaving in her own story and including tales of her own fallibility. The result is that, in the end, she leaves us with both hope and solutions . . . Ive been telling everyone I know to read this book.- Daniel PinkNext Big Idea Club members receive instant access to a full library of e-courses based on the worlds mostgroundbreakingnew nonfiction books. They are also invited to join the clubs erreichbar community, where they can discuss what theyve learned with their fellow members, the featured authors of the season, an d even the four renowned curators.This article first appeared on Heleo.
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