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Violence
Barely any
Discussion of historical violence — civil rights abuses, historical battles; context appropriate
Language
None
No profanity
Sexual Content
None
No sexual content
Substance Use
None
No substance use
Emotional Intensity
Barely any
Themes of resilience, the unexpected advantages of hardship, and challenging assumptions about power
What this book is about
Gladwell's 2013 book examines how perceived disadvantages can become strengths. Stories include civil rights history, dyslexia, and military strategy. Some discussion of historical violence and hardship, but tasteful and appropriate for older middle-grade and above.
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Historical violence discussed in context
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