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Summary: Interesting
Review: An interesting analysis of what an extraodinary mind is and does. Through presenting 4 types of extraordinary minds : Master, Maker, Introspector, and Influencer, and then providing an example for each (Mozart, Freud, Woolf, and Gandhi respectively) insight is gained. It is a quick, but knowledgable read, and I reccomend it for those interested in seeing what makes a mind higher than the average individual. Overall, intriguing in the fact that Gardner is able to pick out traits and then term them on the path to extraoridinariness.
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Summary: Interesting
Review: An interesting analysis of what an extraodinary mind is and does. Through presenting 4 types of extraordinary minds : Master, Maker, Introspector, and Influencer, and then providing an example for each (Mozart, Freud, Woolf, and Gandhi respectively) insight is gained. It is a quick, but knowledgable read, and I reccomend it for those interested in seeing what makes a mind higher than the average individual. Overall, intriguing in the fact that Gardner is able to pick out traits and then term them on the path to extraoridinariness.
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Summary: Marvellous Introduction to the Study of Genius
Review: Howard Gardner gives us an excellent and accessible introduction to his work with this book. Though small, it contains several gems for those of us who would like to emulate the lives and practices of extraordinary individuals.
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Summary: More on the Mind series
Review: Howard Gardner, famous for his Multiple Intelligences theory (see "Frames of Mind") continues his research into patterns of intelligences with this analysis of 4 extraordinary individuals: Mozart, Freud, Virginia Woolf and Gandhi. The biographies of these people, which take up only half of the book, were interesting. Less fascinating (but still interesting) were Gardner's categories of extraordinariness - Maker, Influencer, Master, Introspector. Least interesting and convincing was where Gardner attempts to find patterns that might be helpful for the rest of us: "Varieties of Extraordinariess" and "Lessons" (the final two sections) were rather heavy and finally unconvincing, and the (short) paragraphs on gurus and "spiritual leaders" were particularly uninformative and infelicitous.Gardner writes well, as might be expected of a professor in Harvard's school of education, and knowledgeably. I sometimes felt, though, that one purpose of the book was to illustrate Gardner's own brilliance. The author's name and the book's title take up equal space on the cover. An interesting book, and it certainly made me want to read more of Gardner's work, as well as learn more about the extraordinary people he writes about.
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Summary: More on the Mind series
Review: Howard Gardner, famous for his Multiple Intelligences theory (see "Frames of Mind") continues his research into patterns of intelligences with this analysis of 4 extraordinary individuals: Mozart, Freud, Virginia Woolf and Gandhi. The biographies of these people, which take up only half of the book, were interesting. Less fascinating (but still interesting) were Gardner's categories of extraordinariness - Maker, Influencer, Master, Introspector. Least interesting and convincing was where Gardner attempts to find patterns that might be helpful for the rest of us: "Varieties of Extraordinariess" and "Lessons" (the final two sections) were rather heavy and finally unconvincing, and the (short) paragraphs on gurus and "spiritual leaders" were particularly uninformative and infelicitous. Gardner writes well, as might be expected of a professor in Harvard's school of education, and knowledgeably. I sometimes felt, though, that one purpose of the book was to illustrate Gardner's own brilliance. The author's name and the book's title take up equal space on the cover. An interesting book, and it certainly made me want to read more of Gardner's work, as well as learn more about the extraordinary people he writes about.
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Summary: Extraordinary!
Review: I am continually amazed at how Gardner always puts out original and thought-provoking books. This is such a great book for anyone who wants to know what makes leaders and creators extraordinary. Gardner discovers that most great people are not great in many areas, but know their skills and have worked hard to develop those skills way beyond their contemporaries. Those who enjoy this book would also enjoy Creating Minds and Leading Minds (my favorite Gardner book). Like this one, they are packed full of useful information on great men and women.
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Summary: Extraordinary!
Review: I am continually amazed at how Gardner always puts out original and thought-provoking books. This is such a great book for anyone who wants to know what makes leaders and creators extraordinary. Gardner discovers that most great people are not great in many areas, but know their skills and have worked hard to develop those skills way beyond their contemporaries. Those who enjoy this book would also enjoy Creating Minds and Leading Minds (my favorite Gardner book). Like this one, they are packed full of useful information on great men and women.
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Summary: Interesting, informative, useful in education.
Review: I enjoyed every page of this book. I gained insight into exceptional people, and found Mr. Gardner's descriptions insightful and thought provoking. By his own definition, Gardner shows us again that he is a "Maker", and an "Influencer" as he influences thought and practice in education.
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Summary: A good culminating read, after Gardner's others.
Review: This book pulls together Gardner's cognitive theory on extraordinary individuals and leaders. He refines his framework for the study of extraordinary individuals of the 20th century by identfying four forms: the master, maker, introspector, and influencer. It builds upon elements from Creating Minds and Leading Minds. The one individual that ties all three books together is the life of Gandhi. A very interesting, fast read for those in leadership positions.
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