A Year in the Life of an InnerCity Neighborhood
by David Simon
Recommended by Peter Attia
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Recommended by 2 sources and appears in Sociology, Most Recommended Books, and Mystery & Crime.
The crimeinfested intersection of West Fayette and Monroe Streets is wellknownand cautiously avoidedby most of Baltimore. But this notorious corner's 24hour openair drug market provides the economic fuel for a dying neighborhood. David Simon, an awardwinning author and crime reporter, and Edward Burns, a 20year veteran of the urban drug w...
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Recommended by 2 sources and appears in Sociology, Most Recommended Books, and Mystery & Crime.
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Peter Attia
“Q: Are there any books you haven’t mentioned that you feel would make your reading list P.A.: I would also include the following books: The Emperor of All Maladies, Where Men Win Glory, The President’s Club, The Most Important Thing, Sapiens, The Hard Thing About Hard Things, 10 Percent Happier, The Rommel Papers, King of the World, The Corner and Good Calories, Bad Calories.”
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Consider Outliers by Malcolm Gladwell. Recommended by 31 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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