How Children Succeed: Grit, Curiosity, and the Hidden Power of Character
by Paul Tough
How Children Succeed: Grit, Curiosity, and the Hidden Power of Character by Paul Tough holds a well received rating of 3.91 out of 5, based on 16.4K reader ratings. First published in 2012. The book spans 256 pages.
About How Children Succeed: Grit, Curiosity, and the Hidden Power of Character
Why do some children succeed while others fail?The story we usually tell about childhood and success is the one about intelligence: Success comes to those who score highest on tests, from preschool admissions to SATs.But in "How Children Succeed," Paul Tough argues for a very different understanding of what makes a successful child. Drawing on groundbreaking research in neuroscience, economics, and psychology, Tough shows that the qualities that matter most have less to do with IQ and more to do with character: skills like grit, curiosity, conscientiousness, and optimism."How Children Succeed" introduces us to a new generation of scientists and educators who are radically changing our understanding of how children develop character, how they learn to think, and how they overcome adversity. It tells the personal stories of young people struggling to stay on the right side of the line between success and failure. And it argues for a new way of thinking about how best to steer an individual child – or a whole generation of children – toward a successful future.This provocative and profoundly hopeful book will not only inspire and engage readers; it will also change our understanding of childhood itself.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Paul Tough |
| Published | 2012 |
| Pages | 256 |
| Kindle Price | $13.99 |
| Genres | Non-Fiction, Psychology, Science, Self-Help, Philosophy |
| Average Rating | 3.91 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 16,402 |
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How Children Succeed: Grit, Curiosity, and the Hidden Power of Character is categorized as Non-Fiction, Psychology, Science, Self-Help. Its primary genre classification is Philosophy.
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Based on 16.4K reader ratings, How Children Succeed: Grit, Curiosity, and the Hidden Power of Character has an average score of 3.91 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received."
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How Children Succeed: Grit, Curiosity, and the Hidden Power of Character has 256 pages.
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How Children Succeed: Grit, Curiosity, and the Hidden Power of Character was written by Paul Tough. It was first published in 2012.
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The ISBN-13 for How Children Succeed: Grit, Curiosity, and the Hidden Power of Character is 9780547564650.0.
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