Table of Contents
   Introduction
   The Roseto Mystery "These people were dying of old age. That's it."p. 3
      The Matthew Effect "For unto everyone that hath shall be given, and he shall have abundance. But from him that hath not shall be taken away even that which he hath." - Matthew 25:29p. 15
      Harlan, Kentucky "Die like a man, like your brother did!"p. 161
   Indexp. 301
   A Jamaican Story "If a progeny of young colored children is brought forth, these are emancipated."p. 270
   Opportunity
      The 10,000-Hour Rule "In Hamburg, we had to play for eight hours."p. 35
   Notesp. 287
   Reading Group Guidep. 311
      The Trouble with Geniuses, Part 1 "Knowledge of a boy's IQ is of little help if you are faced with a formful of clever boys."p. 69
      The Trouble with Geniuses, Part 2 "After protracted negotiations, it was agreed that Robert would be put on probation,"p. 91
      Rice Paddies and Math Tests "No one who can rise before dawn three hundred sixty days a year fails to make his family rich."p. 224
   Acknowledgmentsp. 297
      The Three Lessons of Joe Flom "Mary got a quarter."p. 116
   Legacy
      The Ethnic Theory of Plane Crashes "Captain, the weather radar has helped us a lot."p. 177
      Marita's Bargain "All my friends now are from KIPP."p. 250
   Epilogue