Mastery
by Robert Greene
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21%
Critic Reviews: 8
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72%
Reader Ratings: 127
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Synopsis
The eagerly anticipated new book from the author of the bestselling The 48 Laws of Power What did Charles Darwin, middling schoolboy and underachieving second son, do to become one of the earliest and greatest naturalists the world has known? What were the similar choices made by Mozart and by Caesar Rodriguez, the U.S. Air Force’s last ace fighter pilot? In Mastery, Robert Greene’s fifth book, he mines the biographies of great historical figures for clues... more
About Robert Greene
- All Critics: 8
- Positive: 2
- Negative: 6
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Los Angeles Times | 23 Dec 2012
The sheer gall . . . made me want to hurl the book at the wall.
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South China Morning Post | 2 Dec 2012
His strategy apparently means having no life beyond networking functions suited to honing your "social intelligence" and seeking mentors.
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Management Today | 1 Nov 2012
Many of the central claims of this book are in stark contrast to the academic research evidence (sadly omitted by the author).
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The Telegraph | 26 Nov 2012
His first book is likely to remain his most influential.
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Publishers Weekly | 20 Aug 2012
Greene's presentation is disjointed and occasionally confusing.
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The Guardian | 3 Dec 2012
Mastery is so much warmer and more encouraging than its predecess
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Kirkus Reviews | 13 Sep 2012
Readers unfamiliar with the anecdotal material Greene presents may find interesting avenues to pursue, but they should beware of the author's quirky, sometimes misleading brush-stroke characterizations.
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Yahoo! Voices | 5 Dec 2012
Mastery provides an organized, well-developed path for those seeking to advance themselves personally and professionally.
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