How Children Succeed

Like his previous book, Whatever it Takes, this one is great. I especially appreciated his exploration of the relevance of (and challenges to developing ) grit and other character traits among both affluent and impoverished kids. An extended section on teaching and playing chess was so long and detailed almost to seem tangential, but it was actually my favorite part of the book. The Brooklyn chess teacher Elizabeth Spiegel's methods and experiences make an engaging read.