Books Recommended by Malcolm Gladwell
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The Healing Power of Human Connection in a Sometimes Lonely World
Vivek H Murthy M.D.
Source: "[The author] reminds us that our national conversation about medicine has been too narrowly focused on hospitals, doctors, and drugs—and not enough on the human connections that sustain us." - Malcolm Gladwell
The Checklist Manifesto
How to Get Things Right
Atul Gawande
Source: "[The author] took an extraordinary risk to his own reputation domestically in America in the medical profession by [releasing this book]." - Malcolm Gladwell
Play Nice But Win
A CEO's Journey from Founder to Leader
Michael Dell
Source: "The quietest of the entrepreneurs who created the modern computer business finally tells his story.'" - Malcolm Gladwell
Jack Reacher (29 books)
Lee Child
Source: Malcolm Gladwell mentioned this series in the "Tools of Titans" book.
1 recommenderStrangers to Ourselves
Discovering the Adaptive Unconscious
Timothy D. Wilson
Source: "One of the loveliest, most insightful books about social psychology that I ever read." - Malcolm Gladwell
1 recommenderThe Russia House
John le Carré
Source: "You should read through [this book] or 'The Little Drummer Girl.'" - Malcolm Gladwell
1 recommenderMerchant Princes
An Intimate History of Jewish Families Who Built Great Department Stores
Leon A. Harris
Source: "About the great Jewish retail families of America." - Malcolm Gladwell
1 recommenderThe Little Drummer Girl
A Novel
John le Carré
Source: "You should read through [this book] or 'The Russia House.'" - Malcolm Gladwell
1 recommenderThe Big Short
Inside the Doomsday Machine
Michael Lewis
Source: Malcolm Gladwell recommended this book in the "Tools of Titans" book.
3 recommendersTinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy
George Smiley, Book 5
John le Carré
Source: "I would read at least through [this book]." - Malcolm Gladwell
1 recommenderThe Spy Who Came in from the Cold
George Smiley, Book 3
John le Carré
Source: "You must read [this book]." - Malcolm Gladwell
2 recommenders
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Did Malcolm Gladwell recommend all these books?
While this list primarily comprises books enthusiastically recommended by Malcolm Gladwell, it also includes a variety of titles that Malcolm Gladwell has mentioned or suggested in various contexts. Our aim is to provide a comprehensive reading list that reflects Malcolm Gladwell's literary influences, interests, and recommendations, though not every book on the list may be an explicit endorsement.
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