Margaret Heffernan Books
Margaret Heffernan is a multimedia entrepreneur. She began blogging at an early age before going on to teach and write books. A Bigger Prize is her fourth bestseller.
What's A Bigger Prize about?
A Bigger Prize (2014) explains how competition is holding us back. These blinks demonstrate how our competitive schools, economy and society – believed to produce higher grades, lower prices and better results – are actually stifling collaboration and preventing us from realizing our full potential.
Who should read A Bigger Prize?
- Professionals who work with colleagues
- Anyone who is into sports
- People interested in the downside of competition
What's Willful Blindness about?
Willful Blindness (2011) is about a common phenomenon through which humans block out the uncomfortable realities of the world. These blinks explain how and why people so often fail to see what’s right in front of their noses and outlines the steps we can all take to open our eyes to the truth.
Who should read Willful Blindness?
- Readers who have a hard time thinking for themselves
- People pleasers
- Anyone who thinks they might be growing out of touch with reality