In a highly competitive world, where helping others seems like wastage of one's time, the book puts up a compelling case on why one should help others without compromising his own interests. By the usage of real life examples- personalities who excelled in different professions, the book can create a connect with all kinds of readers- politicians, businessmen, artists, sportsmen.
Must read.

The books almost entirely talks about Americans which is understandable since the author himself is American, but that is where the problem is. Most of the people he talks about are completely unknown outside America and hence you really don't know them and can't relate to their stories. But there are some sections which are really good and overall the book is a bit underwhelming. But it is successful in proving that to be successful you need not be selfish. One can be successful even by bein...

"Nice guys finish last" as the saying goes. However, In his book "Give and Take", Prof. Adam Grant has wonderfully explained through real life examples that you can be a Giver and a successful person as well. Based on Reciprocity styles, people can be classified into: Givers, Matchers and Takers. Matchers are those people who believe in Quid pro quo / you scratch my back and I'll scratch yours. Takers are people who exploit others to further their own plans and causes. Matchers will make sure...

When a book blows you and sweeps the ground right under your feet, all one can say is Wow.. this book is one such revelation and it provides a really fresh and philosophical perspective of our daily transactions.. Really ground breaking..

Great purchase

v good

Good book

Great book

It quotes as best selling book. May be, but the paper quality is not good. Looks as a pirated copy.

Book binding is very very poor. Pages are tearing off. Just read 20 pages so cannot comment on content.

update: Content is very boring and verbose. You get the point in first 20 pages...same thing goes on again and again.