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Lost in the meritocracy
the undereducation of an overachiever
By Kirn, Walter
- ISBN
- 978-0-38552-128-4
- Publisher
- New York : Doubleday, c2009.
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Library Journal
Reviewed on May 1, 2009
Kirn, a noted book critic and novelist (Thumbsucker), writes a memoir of his educational journey, describing his travels from rural Minnesota to the upper echelon of the educational meritocracy, Princeton University. His main point is that "percentile is destiny in America." Kirn says he was able to climb so high not because of any innate gifts or knowledge; rather, he learned to play the game of scoring well on stand...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
