David and Goliath: Underdogs, Misfits, and the Art of Battling Giants

Are you convinced by Gladwell’s suggestion that dyslexia can be an advantage?

Does your life, or the life of anyone you know, have examples of the “remote misses” leading to an air of invulnerability in it? Discuss.

In your experience, do underdogs win as frequently as Gladwell suggests? Why or why not?

Think about your experience in school. Do you believe you would have done better with smaller or larger class sizes? Explain your reasoning.

After reading the book, would you choose to be an underdog? Justify your answer.

Which person in the book do you identify with most? Why?

What, if anything, do you think would improve David and Goliath?

Gladwell’s advocates often point out that he is a journalist and not a scientist. How might this distinction alter the way you view the book?