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I wanted to love it.

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Reviewed: 03-02-24

I’m clearly in the minority here but the book was a struggle. The overly intellectual word choices at time was a turn off and took what was meant to be a simple book and disrupted the flow. The premise is fine but felt like it was stretched too far into being a full book. There was no clear flow of the narrative but felt more like a collection of sermons on one topic that had been grouped together. The performance/reading was too slow and at times felt lumbering. This book felt like an overly intellectual filter of Brennan Manning’s far superior “The Ragamuffin Gospel”

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Very good but needs a sequel.

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Reviewed: 01-26-24

This is a very good book and takes you through a “theology of technology” and assesses how our phones and social media/online activities affect us. That said, it really needs a companion book that is a “how to” to apply what is discussed and addressed in this book. It is definitely worth a listen and is deeper (in a good way) then you may expect but if you are expecting a “how to” book this is not it. But the writer is great and the book is great so I would love to have a sequel or companion book on next steps or “how tos”.

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Excellent book and excellently read.

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Reviewed: 08-10-23

The book and material are great and incredibly informative for any student of the inklings. AND the audio production is first rate. Highly recommended.

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Disappointed

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Reviewed: 09-22-22

So I loved the movies and wanted to try the book. I knew they would have differences but the book is hampered by Fletch being an unlivable jerk. He is nasty to everyone and seems to want the reader to think that is funny. Once you get to him sleeping with a 15 year old girl it’s just not an enjoyable book or character.

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Basic principles and not really about introverts.

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Reviewed: 08-17-22

The author is an introvert but the book is just a list of some basic leadership principles. Not bad but there are much better options. And this really had nothing to do with being an introvert.

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EXCELLENT

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Reviewed: 07-21-22

This was my first Adam Grant book and it is excellent. It challenges you to think about how you think and provides practical strategies for that and for ongoing “rethinking” in every area of your work and life.

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Wonderful.

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Reviewed: 07-18-22

The best audio Holmes ever. Fry is the perfect choice to do these stories. Will listen again.

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Great book!

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Reviewed: 07-18-22

This was kind of a “sleeper surprise”. Well written and engaging. Far better than more widely known leadership books.

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EXCELLENT.

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Reviewed: 07-18-22

This is the best book on communication I have ever found. Listen to it and then read it. I cannot recommend it highly enough.

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Good-ish but flawed.

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Reviewed: 07-13-22

Compared to The Bomber Mafia, this is a rambling and unclear set of stories. Honestly the podcast season where Gladwell addresses these stories is better than the book. As always Gladwell’s vocals are excellent but he never sticks the landing on what point he is making. If you’re a Gladwell fan it’s worth a listen but not a good choice for your first Gladwell book.

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