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A Best Book of the Year: The Financial Times, Bloomberg, Chicago Tribune, and Detroit Free Press
How did Fidel Castro fool the CIA for a generation? Why did Neville Chamberlain think he could trust Adolf Hitler? Why are campus sexual assaults on the rise? Do television sitcoms teach us something about the way we relate to one another that isn't true? Talking to Strangers is a challenging and controversial excursion through history, psychology, and scandals taken straight from the news. In it, Malcolm Gladwell revisits the deceptions of Bernie Madoff, the suicide of Sylvia Plath, and the death of Sandra Bland—throwing our understanding of these and other stories into doubt.
Something is very wrong, Gladwell argues, with the tools and strategies we use to make sense of people we don't know, and the resulting conflict and misunderstanding have a profound effect on our lives and our world. Now, with Talking to Strangers, Malcolm Gladwell brings us a gripping guidebook for troubled times.
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Discover the secrets behind our interactions with strangers with Talking to Strangers by Malcolm Gladwell. As a #1 New York Times bestselling author and host of the popular podcast Revisionist History, Gladwell offers a powerful examination of why our interactions with strangers frequently go wrong. This captivating book includes a new afterword by the author, making it a must-read for anyone seeking to understand the complexities of human connection and the ways in which we can bridge the gap.
Uncover the startling truths behind some of history's greatest deceptions, scandals, and betrayals with Talking to Strangers. From Fidel Castro's successful manipulation of the CIA to Neville Chamberlain's ill-fated trust in Adolf Hitler, Gladwell delves into the fascinating world of human psychology to shed light on why we often misjudge strangers. By exploring real-life case studies, such as the Bernie Madoff scandal and the puzzling death of Sandra Bland, Gladwell challenges our preconceived notions and forces us to question the tools we use to make sense of those we don't know.
Gain valuable insights into the way we relate to one another in an increasingly complex world with Talking to Strangers. By examining the impact of television sitcoms on our perceptions of strangers and delving into the rise of campus sexual assaults, Gladwell highlights the profound effect that conflict and misunderstanding can have on our lives and our society.
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