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I‘m a big Malcolm Gladwell‘s work & his voice is so great for audio books. My husband‘s grandfather was a SeaBee & photographer during WWII. He was located off the coast of Japan, Guam. He was one of the photographers that went up to take photos for reconnaissance missions. After listening to Gladwell discuss the bombing of cities in Japan I realized these were the photos he probably took (the family has a metal box full of photos that he took

I'm not a fan of military/war strategy history books, but I'm huge fan of Malcolm Gladwell's writing and genius of showing the relationship between seemingly unrelated things. And this was a most fascinating read.

Even though the book doesn't take place in Alabama, the Bomber Mafia was based at Maxwell Field in Montgomery, so, yay #Alabama for #BooksByState2023 😁

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Interesting story of how Air Force group wanted to make war less lethal and how it did not turn out that way.

I'm starting this one also. Found a copy at a thrift store.

Malcolm Gladwell turns to history and does a pretty darn good job. Definitely do the audiobook on this one. It's got archival interviews from some of the key players and sound clips from WWII, and Gladwell's podcasting experience shines through. As a fan of books on history I found it to be a great refresher as well as a unique look at the air war in WWII.

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Malcom Gladwell does it again. This time he focuses on WWI and the lesser known intricacies of the bombing strategies and human back stories. Originally written as an audiobook with actual footage of high level conversations and digital support via the net. The audio version transports the reader to the exact conversation complete with tel tail 1940‘s recording sounds. It‘s incredibly powerful to hear it first hand.

Short and easy read. interesting history that i was not aware of around bombing technology and competing visions of war.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Interesting exploration of two competing schools of thought around the use of indiscriminate vs. precision bombing in WWII and the promises, challenges, and consequences of each. Originally developed as an audiobook, the audio includes original interviews from people who were involved and historical broadcast material.

Excellent #NYWD from @Amiable: probably my first war strategy book. The history of war planes before and during World War II focusses on how new technology meant that very specific targets could be used with less deaths, leading to conflict in the USAF and between them and Britain over this method on Germany and Japan vs “carpet bombing.” Very intriguing analysis of war ethics I shared with fellow peaceniks.
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Full disclosure, I am a big fan of Gladwell and expected to like this book. It‘s well-researched and wee-written. The focus is on a long-standing issue about the most moral way to wage war. In this case it is precision bombing vs area bombing. It is a bit thin compared to his other books.

The psychologist Daniel Wegner has this beautiful concept called “transactive memory,” which is the observation that we don‘t just store information in our minds or in specific places. We store memories and understanding in the minds of people we love. You don‘t need to remember your child‘s emotional relationship to her teacher because you know your wife will...when your partner dies, all that you have stored in your partner‘s brain is gone.

This audiobook is an exceptional listen. With sound effects, music and old interviews, Gladwell delves into the history of bombing in warfare and specifically the development of bombing technologies and strategies employed in WWII. Leaves you pondering questions of morality in warfare.

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This books would make a great gift for almost anyone. It was enlightening and interesting, while approachable in its typical Gladwell style.

Excellent story I never knew about precision bombing vs carpet bombing

Gladwell is a must-read author for me. A book about World War II bomber planes wouldn‘t necessarily grab my attention, but like all of his books, the topic delves far beyond the surface subject and explores the sociological implications of some critical inventions. I was completely enthralled the entire time. It was designed as an audiobook, so I highly recommend reading it and that format.

I love Malcolm Gladwell, and his books occupy a unique niche in that I think they are better on audio than they are in print. In this book, Gladwell looks to history, specifically the development of bombing technologies and the bombing strategies employed in WWII to ask- is it possible to have more moral war? It's exceptionally and exceptionally well-produced and engaging story.

This wasn't what I was expecting from a Malcolm Gladwell book. I'm used to him telling interesting stories and attaching them to a theory in order to help you understand why or how something is the way it is. However, you can tell that he has a love for the history he is retelling and his style of telling a story still shines through to make this a great read. I would know a lot more about history of it was explained by Gladwell

🎧 There‘s music, sound effects, news clips that all fit in with the author‘s narration.

Starting in the evening of March 9, 1945 the US fire bombed Tokyo. 100K died. This book tells the story of the years approaching this night. The tech, the pilots, the planes, precision VS area bombing, the weather.

If you like any of Gladwell‘s previous books you‘ll probably like this one also. He‘s a good story teller.

Hind sight.

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I‘ve read and enjoyed sever other Gladwell books. This one was different than the others I‘d read but still similar too. It told an interesting story about WWII and I learned much in reading it.

I‘m accustomed to earning my psychology reading credits from Malcolm McDowell. But what‘s this, Malcolm‘s a visiting professor for a history lesson - I‘m all in! Why he is interested in his research makes the book even better. I don‘t often spend time in the historical details of war but have new understanding for how difficult it was to deliver a bomb on an intended target during WWII.

I love Gladwell‘s work. There‘s something about his writing that makes you feel like he‘s telling the story just to you and that he is just as astonished and fascinated as you are while you‘re reading his writing! As someone who loves WWII history and more specifically aviation during WWII this was a great read for me! And those who are also interested in these subjects!🙂

I find virtually all of Gladwell's books interesting & enjoyable. He delves so thoroughly into a subject that on its surface you think you understand, but he gives you context & a different perspective. And his prose is so straightforward & comprehensible. He doesn't fall in love with his own intellect.

I found this book very surprising, but not in a good way. I've always enjoyed Gladwell's writing, but this did nothing for me, I kept speeding it up just to get through it. Maybe it was my mistake, reading two war books in a row.
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I almost never listen to audiobooks. It‘s just not my thing. But when it‘s a Malcolm Gladwell book read by Malcolm Gladwell? I‘m totally here for it. I just sat in my car for an extra 11 minutes to get to the end of the chapter. He has me enthralled by discussions of tactical bombing exercises designed to cut off choke points to power grids—at 7 am, before I‘ve had any caffeine. He‘s just that good.

I started this book reading the hardcover but was then made aware of the audiobook on hoopla. I am so glad I switched over. So good! Gladwell‘s detail was amazing as always.

Finished this audio book and thought it was incredible! A new take on WW2 history and written with the level of detail Gladwell is known for with his other books. I pre-ordered from Pushkin and got the book via podcast player RSS which was a great way to listen. Highly recommend! 5⭐️

In between long walks on the beach and eating good food, I‘ve done a ton of reading and knitting. Our Molly goes to the vet tomorrow to see how reducing her immunosuppressant med is going. If this week is any indication, she‘s doing well. She LOVES walks on the beach and has enjoyed getting there daily.

Including a picture of the finished knitting for @Lindy

Current audiobook! 🎧📚

This is a new direction for Gladwell. He looks at a pivotal moment in history, and while he examines it with the same attention to detail as his other books, there‘s no pop sci element.

There were two schools of thought in WWII: bomb the morale out of them and strategically bomb their assets. Gladwell looks at how the two inventions and a change in command in the Pacific theater determined the course of world history.

Note on format! ⬇️ #hoopla