Malcolm Gladwell has written four thought-provoking books on the human condition and related to practical subjects and topics but what has been different about his perspectives is that he has included in the equation a critical eye within a case study approach. And he himself can be topic of discussion, especially with What the Dog Saw and Other Adventures. The book may be a retrospective of his past writings that were published in The New Yorker in 1996 and to 2008. If one has not read or come across any of the articles, they are a very insightful collection.
Gladwell kindly explains in the preface of the book of his purpose for offering readers a glimpse of what he has written in the past decade. And with over 400 pages of enlightening essays in the Gladwell tradition, he takes an idea and he runs with it with a slew of intellectual curiosity that moves into various directions in the process that is not locked into one particular topic; most of what he writes about spans from education, politics, social, economic, cultural, and historical frameworks. But he knows exactly where his thoughts will eventually land with his clear goals explained within the beginning of the book that focuses on: people and their efforts and not necessarily larger than life individuals but the average person that happened to make remarkable results in something they have achieved such as Ron Popeil and his Chop-O-Matic, Devoted to theories, ways of organizing experience, and Predictions we make about people. It is these main factors that relate to understanding outcomes that are not necessarily final in terms of interpretation, and many times before Gladwell has proven that fact in his previous books. And when he probes, he uses a part of his early education and skills as a lawyer and blends it with his journalistic inquiries of critical thinking. All of the chapters show the immense curiosity and a-ha or wait a minute, let me think about that moments. The chapter Something Borrowed is one of several examples, he discusses creativity but makes one question, was the idea original? One of the enticing part of the chapter spoke of memorable classic rock songs from bands such as Led Zeppelin versus a Muddy Water’s song that may have been influenced by lyrics and chords, this topic and another topic in the chapter that held close to home for Gladwell pertaining to the Broadway play “Frozen” and the possibility that the story may have been copied from one of his early articles; purely Gladwell where he has taken what appears to be two completely different topics but he brings them congruently parallel in the conclusion.
What the Dog Saw never disappoints for readers that have grown accustomed to Gladwell’s writings. Two points that one may consider before reading the book, the interesting part about the book is that it provides first-time readers a sample of his writing, and second, it clearly shows how far he has come but continues to move forward in his perspectives that is open to new ideas. But one recommendation, if one has not already read his previous books, it is highly encouraged.
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Ranging in subject from master salesman Ron Popeil to hair dye, pasta sauce, and how the NFL can help us hire better teachers, this collection of the author's essays from THE NEW YORKER is both entertaining and informative. Malcolm Gladwell reminds us that authors can effectively read their own books by turning in a well-crafted, subtle performance. His slightly husky upper-register voice is calm and assured, and he knows exactly where to pause, provide emphasis, and how to deliver a punch line. While Gladwell is not a seasoned reader and sometimes needs to vary his pitch and rhythm, he seems to relish bringing to light the ideas and people he finds fascinating. R.I.G. © AudioFile 2009, Portland, Maine
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"Clear, provocative, and important."―New York Times
"A master essayist."―Los Angeles Times --This text refers to the audioCD edition.
"A master essayist."―Los Angeles Times --This text refers to the audioCD edition.
About the Author
Malcolm Gladwell is the author of five New York Times bestsellers: The Tipping Point,Blink, Outliers,What the Dog Saw, and David and Goliath. He is also the co-founder of Pushkin Industries, an audio content company that produces the podcasts Revisionist History, which reconsiders things both overlooked and misunderstood, and Broken Record, where he, Rick Rubin, and Bruce Headlam interview musicians across a wide range of genres. Gladwell has been included in the Time 100 Most Influential People list and touted as one of Foreign Policy'sTop Global Thinkers.
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From Publishers Weekly
Gladwell's fourth book comprises various contributions to the New Yorker and makes for an intriguing and often hilarious look at the hidden extraordinary. He wonders what... hair dye tell[s] us about twentieth century history, and observes firsthand dog whisperer Cesar Millan's uncanny ability to understand and be understood by his pack. Gladwell pulls double duty as author and narrator; while his delivery isn't the most dramatic or commanding, the material is frequently astonishing, and his reading is clear, heartfelt, and makes for genuinely pleasurable listening. A Little, Brown hardcover. (Nov.)
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"Clear, provocative, and important."―New York Times
"A master essayist."―Los Angeles Times --This text refers to an alternate kindle_edition edition.
"A master essayist."―Los Angeles Times --This text refers to an alternate kindle_edition edition.
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Gladwell's range is impressive and his writing never less than engaging FT The pieces form a dazzling record of Gladwell's art Guardian Make your social commentary sparkle with Malcolm Gladwell's latest Sunday Times He's able to examine what look like the most mundane aspects of our daily lives and to reveal the cleverness - and the strangeness - within Sunday Telegraph Vibrant, colourful and packed with surprises Guardian Gladwell soars high Spectator
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I LOVE Malcolm Gladwell s books, all of them. I am sure I have rated all the others with 5 stars. This one was completely different. Normally, his books follow an interesting, educational, think-outside-the-box, relational, and logical path. This one was different. He is one of my favorite authors of non fiction and read his books not only for the enlightenment factor, but he is also good with stories of the past and historical encounters from his unique viewpoints. I would call this one a "mulligan" but the only one. Any other book he has written I would highly recommend. Sorry Malcolm. I feel bad I could only get to a 3 star with this one.
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The Gladwell I am most interested in is the explorer Gladwell, the Gladwell Who is furiously curious about a topic or a person and just wants to investigate the hell out of it. The Gladwell I am less interested in is the debater Gladwell, the one who wants to make an argument and will sometimes overstep his own logic to make that argument – if you know his Revisionist History podcast, I’m talking about the Gladwell who argues to free Brian Williams, or wants Pat Boone in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.
That Gladwell appears a couple of times in this collection of pieces from The New Yorker, but you will more often see the Explorer, who wants to get at the heart of the success of Ron Popeil, or the body movement of Caesar Millan, even the distinction between panicking and choking. While yes, his argument about the worth of plagiarism reeks a little of that Debater, Gladwell is probably at his finest here in this collection and also feels less dated than his notable books. I was more impressed with this read, now in 2020, than the books that put him on the map, which have ideas that have been processed and run through in so many ways now that show how much he innovated getting prevalent ideas out into the public mind, but still prove much less meaningful now.
That Gladwell appears a couple of times in this collection of pieces from The New Yorker, but you will more often see the Explorer, who wants to get at the heart of the success of Ron Popeil, or the body movement of Caesar Millan, even the distinction between panicking and choking. While yes, his argument about the worth of plagiarism reeks a little of that Debater, Gladwell is probably at his finest here in this collection and also feels less dated than his notable books. I was more impressed with this read, now in 2020, than the books that put him on the map, which have ideas that have been processed and run through in so many ways now that show how much he innovated getting prevalent ideas out into the public mind, but still prove much less meaningful now.
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HOKLA
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Superb! Buy it,read it!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 16, 2019Verified Purchase
I have recently purchased all of Malcolm gladwells books and am now ploughing my way through them! I love his style of writing and they make you think!
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Jacqui
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Thought provoking articles written in Gladwells typical be gagging style
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 28, 2018Verified Purchase
I have read all of Gladwells books now and would recommend them all. It is the choice of topics as well as allowing the reader scope for making their own judgements or doing further research that I find perfectly pitched.
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Unusual read
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 20, 2018Verified Purchase
Strange facts and stories about the advertising and marketing industry, interesting but he waffles on a bit in parts. Its not the book I thought it was going to be but it's worth a read.
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Good book
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 13, 2018Verified Purchase
It is obvious that he writes very well. The articles that were written 20 years ago can still be read in 2018. Good book to read.
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Informative, albeit slightly disjointed
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Found the read to be the hardest of all the Gladwell books I've read so far. That's to be expected, as its a compilation of his previous articles.
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