Outliers by Malcolm Gladwell

Outliers is an extraordinary book that talks about all the different factors that can contribute to success. This is an easy to understand book that allows even teenagers to see what it takes to become successful. He starts the book by doing a little bit of research on Canada's infamous hockey players. He noticed that the best players were born within the first few months of the year and so they had more time to practice and therefore had the advantage over other players. Gladwell also explains the 10,000 hour rule. This rule basically says that in order to become successful in something you must devote 10,000 hours into it. This book is great in how it describes how friends and family all play a role in a person's success.

Elaine (Hagerty, FL. 10th)