Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance by Angela Duckworth [in Library Journal]
20 Sep, by in Adult Readers, Audio, Chinese American, Nonethnic-specific, Nonfiction, Repost
*STARRED REVIEW Angela Duckworth (psychology, Univ. of Pennsylvania) grew up hearing, "You know, you're no genius!" from her own father; she didn't even qualify for the gifted and talented program in third grade. In 2013, the MacArthur Foundation overturned her father's judgment, awarding her one of...