Ungifted
Intelligence Redefined
Failed to add items
Add to basket failed.
Add to Wish List failed.
Remove from Wish List failed.
Follow podcast failed
Unfollow podcast failed
Ungifted
Buy Now for $26.99
No valid payment method on file.
We are sorry. We are not allowed to sell this product with the selected payment method
-
Narrated by:
-
Walter Dixon
About this listen
Child prodigies. Gifted and Talented Programs. Perfect 2400s on the SAT. Sometimes it feels like the world is conspiring to make the rest of us feel inadequate. Those children tapped as possessing special abilities will go on to achieve great things, while the rest of us have little chance of realizing our dreams. Right?
In Ungifted, cognitive psychologist Scott Barry Kaufman - who was relegated to special education as a child - sets out to show that the way we interpret traditional metrics of intelligence is misguided. Kaufman explores the latest research in genetics and neuroscience, as well as evolutionary, developmental, social, positive, and cognitive psychology, to challenge the conventional wisdom about the childhood predictors of adult success. He reveals that there are many paths to greatness, and argues for a more holistic approach to achievement that takes into account each young person’s personal goals, individual psychology, and developmental trajectory. In so doing, he increases our appreciation for the intelligence and diverse strengths of prodigies, savants, and late bloomers, as well as those with dyslexia, autism, schizophrenia, and ADHD.
Combining original research, anecdotes, and a singular compassion, Ungifted proves that anyone - even those without readily observable gifts at any single moment in time - can become great.
Download the accompanying reference guide.©2013 Scott Barry Kaufman (P)2013 Gildan Media LLCCritic Reviews
What listeners say about Ungifted
Average Customer RatingsReviews - Please select the tabs below to change the source of reviews.
-
Overall5 out of 5 stars
-
Performance5 out of 5 stars
-
Story5 out of 5 stars
- MikeShan
- 02-07-2018
Brilliant
Informative and entertaining. One of the best books I have listened to. Makde me see the world and intelligence in a whole new way.
Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
You voted on this review!
You reported this review!
-
Overall5 out of 5 stars
-
Performance5 out of 5 stars
-
Story5 out of 5 stars
- Gawaian Bodkin
- 01-05-2014
Question Intelligence, Motivating Intellect
Would you listen to Ungifted again? Why?
Despite an excellent narrator (probably the best I've heard), I'd have to read this again rather then listen to it, simply to catch what I may have missed. Very inspirational, and makes me wish I was more fluent in this topic area (although that could be a curse in itself, and further credit to the author for moving outside the box).
What was one of the most memorable moments of Ungifted?
This is the type of book that puts those near infinite self-help/waffle books to shame. Rather than conning you with biased, ideological, narcissism, the author, through a refreshing combination of intimate personal experiences and detailed research breaks down our limited knowledge of IQ and intelligence, and makes room for hope, perseverance, and open-mindedness.
What does Walter Dixon bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you had only read the book?
Character. What more can I say. Excellent work.
If you made a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?
I think it would be better as a documentary.... Maybe "Deconstructing IQ, encouraging diversity in intellect"
Any additional comments?
A must read/listen. Whilst the book may be a little too academic for the laymen, the message is loud, powerful, and inspirational.
Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
You voted on this review!
You reported this review!