The Tipping Point: How Little Things Can Make a Big Difference

Malcolm Gladwell always has an interesting spin on what is going on around us

6 months ago

I really enjoyed this book! I love how the author used many, unrelated analogies to prove how everything from epidemics, to fashion trends to television shows can either stop dead in their tracks, or take off with the slightest shift in circumstance, and some of the theories that create "the tipping point". Excellent read! For a full review, go to the following URL: http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/1760526/book_review_the_tipping_point_by_malcolm.html?cat=9

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Fascinating

This review is from: The Tipping Point: How Little Things Can Make A Big Difference (Hardcover)

9 years ago

Absolutely fascinating. The book was well thought out and researched. It uses real life examples like Why hush puppies became fashionable; poularity of sesame street and the rise and fall of airwalker....to make its point. My husband and I throughly enjoyed the book and highly recommend it.

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Not as good as blink

15 months ago

In this novel, Gladwell tries to explain what pushes things over the edge to adoption, addiction, and use. For example, when the shoes Hush Puppies made a come back, it was a trend started by a few people in night clubs in New York. Gladwell examines how a few people could create a country-wide trend. He also looks at tipping points for Sesame Street, Blue's Clues, smoking, amongst a variety of other things. While some of the points that Gladwell brought up were interesting, the book drags… + read more

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Excellent read

2 years ago

This book is one of the few out their that really gets you thinking about the small stuff. Blink by the same author is another great read and well worth having on the bookshelf

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Brilliant

2 years ago

This is an amazing book worth reading by anyone interested in business and social connectivity. Gladwell is an amazing read, with a very well thought out organization and presentation. You won't be disappointed

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thought provoking

2 years ago

It changes the way you think about things. Very thought provoking. I loved it.

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