'The Bomber Mafia' review: Malcolm Gladwell tries a deep dive into WWII aerial bombing


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Malcolm Gladwell attempts a deep dive into history with The Bomber Mafia, his seventh non-fiction title. – Photos: Allen Lane, Bill Wadman

Journalist, author and podcaster Malcolm Gladwell is celebrated for his knack for turning complicated theories and jargon - whether in psychology or economics - into compelling everyday stories that people can easily identify with.

He attempts a deep dive into history with The Bomber Mafia, his seventh non-fiction title, which is loosely based off episodes in his regular podcast Revisionist History.

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Summary:

Gladwell adeptly interweaves historian accounts and his own research to portray the wartime effort.

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