Talent Code by Daniel Coyle Book Review

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Thus, Bond appears to contradict his own just-made claim of obscurity by acknowledging that Coyle's work is indeed more significant than it may appear.

Harnum's (2009) only criticism was a lack of specific practices to cultivate talent. Otherwise, the review focuses upon the positive, including the language, anecdotes, accessibility and applicability to the general knowledge that makes the human race great.

Personally, I enjoyed the book particularly for two reasons: it is not the type of work that I would normally read; and it surprised me in terms of its tone and accessibility. The book is based upon scientific fact, mentions chemicals in the brain, and focuses upon observed phenomena to provide conclusions. In structure and form it is therefore a scientific work, and something I would therefore not normally read.

However, the content of the book brings the science to life in a personal and accessible way. I particularly liked the author's focus on the involvement of more than just the individual to cultivate talent.

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Teachers and the way in which they cultivate their teaching talent are for example an important part in identifying and cultivating talent in individuals.

In general, I tend more towards Harnum's view than Bond's. I find myself somewhat agreeing with Harnum that the book could do with more practical examples in terms of talent. Coyle appears to focus specifically on certain areas where talent might be cultivated, while ignoring others. I would have liked to see more concentration on the cultivation of the generic concept of talent than focusing only on specific areas. However, there is little to find fault with, and on the whole it is a wonderful book to appeal to a broad market......

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