95 pages 3 hours read

Angela Duckworth

Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2016

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Reviews & Readership

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Review Roundup

Angela Duckworth's Grit has garnered positive attention for its compelling argument that perseverance and passion are key to success. Readers appreciate its engaging anecdotes and practical advice. However, some critique it for repetitive content and overemphasis on determination at the expense of other factors. Overall, it's an inspiring yet occasionally one-dimensional read.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Grit?

Readers who will enjoy Grit by Angela Duckworth are often enthusiasts of self-help and personal development genres. They appreciate research-driven insights combined with real-life stories. Comparable titles include Carol S. Dweck's Mindset and Malcolm Gladwell's Outliers, which similarly explore success and the factors contributing to it.

Recommended

Reading Age

18+years

Book Details

Genre
Chinese Literature
Asian Literature