The book, Outliers, Story of Success.

The optional book review assignment is designed to ascertain your understanding of the book you selected for the class (see list below). The book review for this class is optional for those wanting to make either an A or B in the class or those needing additional points. If you include quotes from the book, provide the page numbers if possible. Each book review should include the following: A 2 sentence overview of the theme of the book , A 2-4 page (Double Space) summary of the ENTIRE book. For books with multiple chapters with varying themes, it may be appropriate to provide an outline format for this section where you give a 1-3 sentence description of the theme of each chapter. A 1 Paragraph critical analysis of the book that expresses what you liked or did not like about the book. Additionally this section should describe the bias of the author and how his/her ideas meshed with your ideas about the subject matter. A 1 Paragraph description of how, or if, the book changes your perception on the respective topic. A citation (MLA or APA) of the book you read as well as any outside sources that were consulted. The book review should be well written, free from grammatical errors and demonstrate that you read the entire book. Failure to meet these requirements will results in rewrites or a lower grade. Freakonomics: by Steven Leveitt & Stephen Dubner, 242 Pgs. (ISBN: 006073132X) Superfreakonomics by Steven Leveitt & Stephen Dubner, 264 Pgs. (ISBN: 006073132X) How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie, 276 Pgs. (ISBN: 0671723650) The Innocent Man (Contains Some Mature Material) by John Grisham, 360 Pgs. (ISBN: 0385517238) Outliers: A Story of Success, By Malcolm Gladwell, 320 Pgs. (ISBN 0316017922) David & Goliath: The Advantages of Disadvantages By Malcolm Gladwell, 352 Pgs. (ISBN 0316204366)