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Book Summary
Against The Grain: Lessons From The Outliers is a compelling foray into the minds of people who refused to follow the script. This non-fiction collection, rooted in business and leadership, invites readers who are curious about bold ideas, ambitious careers, and the courage to carve a unique path. Perfect for aspiring entrepreneurs, students of leadership, or anyone drawn to real stories of resilience, this book carries an uplifting, thoughtful, and often hopeful tone that invites you to reimagine what’s possible.
Written by veteran journalist Pankaj Mishra, the book gathers transformative conversations from the Outliers podcast into a narrative that's as intimate as it is informative. Each chapter centers a remarkable figure—A. R. Rahman, Uday Kotak, Nandan Nilekani, Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw—and traces their journeys through moments of doubt, risk, triumph, and perseverance. The storytelling feels candid and human, blending memorable anecdotes with practical insights that stay with you long after you turn the last page.
Against The Grain is more than a collection of stories; it’s a practical invitation to rethink success and your own potential. The book offers actionable takeaways—how to persist when the path forward isn’t obvious, how to stay true to your vision, and how to turn vulnerability into a source of strength. This edition is a valuable companion for readers seeking inspiration, a fresh perspective on achievement, and the confidence to pursue their own distinctive journey.
Product Details
Author
Pankaj Mishra
Publisher
Prh India
Number of Pages
312
Language
English
SKU
BK0508569
ISBN
9780143466543
Reading Age
All
Dimensions
20.3 x 25.4 x 4.7 cm
Binding
Paperback
MRP: ₹ 399
₹ 339
15% Off
Pankaj Mishra Is The Author Of From The Ruins Of Empire And Several Other Books. He Is A Columnist At Bloomberg View And The New York Times Book Review, And Writes Regularly For The Guardian, The London Review Of Books, And The New Yorker. A Fellow Of The Royal Society Of Literature, He Lives In London.