How America Went Haywire
by Kurt Andersen
Recommended by 4 notable people, including David Sinclair and Walter Isaacson
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A razorsharp thinker offers a new understanding of our posttruth world and explains the American instinct to believe in makebelieve, from the Pilgrims to P. T. Barnum to Disneyland to zealots of every stripe . . . to Donald Trump. In this sweeping, eloquent history of America, Kurt Andersen demonstrates that whats happening in our country todayt...
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Recommended by 5 sources and appears in Sociology, American History, and Most Recommended Books.
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Consider Outliers by Malcolm Gladwell. Recommended by 28 sources.
“Outliers reads like a series of captivating magazine profiles, each unpacking a hidden factor behind extraordinary success. Gladwell’s storytelling makes complex social science accessible, but the book relies on memorable anecdotes rather than offering systematic analysis. The book explores the idea that individual brilliance rarely stands alone; success often hinges on birth dates, cultural legacies, and the 10,000-hour rule. While the narratives are strong, the book overgeneralizes from handpicked examples, leaving skeptical readers questioning the conclusions. It’s most useful as a conversation starter about luck and timing—annoying if you want a rigorous academic treatise or a how-to guide for your own life.”
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