DAVID AND GOLIATH Underdogs, Misfits, and the Art of Battling Giants

Gladwell has long proven to be a capable narrator of his own books, and this production reflects his continued success. The work posits that personal obstacles may not always be detrimental—that they can, in fact, help some people outperform others. Gladwell steeps his research in interconnected anecdotes that require a good deal of storytelling, a structure that works well for audio. His vocal delivery commands the attention of listeners through tone, pacing, and well-placed pauses. At times, his delivery feels so natural and conversational that listeners can almost feel his presence in the room. L.E. 2014 Audies Finalist © AudioFile 2013, Portland, Maine [Published: OCTOBER 2013]