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My November Reading List
3 fiction and 3 non-fiction books worth checking out
I finished six books in November, three fiction and three non-fiction. I would recommend all of them but two are books in the middle of the series. Here are a few thoughts on each.
David and Goliath: Underdogs, Misfits, and the Battling Giants: 8.5/10 rating
Once again, Malcolm Gladwell fails to disappoint. The book has a fascinating opening as Gladwell shows a convincing argument on why the battle of David and Goliath should be viewed differently than tradition tells us: David was the safe betting money. In this book, Gladwell uses 10 stories (one chapter for each) to show why the Davids of the world often have the advantage over the Goliaths. He talks about second and third-order consequences of the decisions the presumptive favorites make and how they can help the underdog. Like all his books, Gladwell causes you to pause and think. He looks at various angles to stories that others may not think of. Strongly recommend.
Fight Club: 8/10 rating
Fascinating and quick read. Love the movie and the book. Rare case when I split them even. Granted, I watched the movie first so I had the suspense of not knowing the ending. This book reaffirms I prefer…
