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Revenge of the Tipping Point

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Revenge of the Tipping Point

By: Malcolm Gladwell
Narrated by: Malcolm Gladwell
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A lot has changed in 25 years. A quarter-century after the publication of his groundbreaking first book, Malcolm Gladwell returns with a brand-new volume that reframes the lessons of The Tipping Point in a startling and revealing light - this time in an immersive audio format that transports you, the listener, directly inside of each riveting story.

Why is Miami... Miami? What does the heartbreaking fate of the cheetah tell us about the way we raise our children? Why do Ivy League schools care so much about sports? What is the Magic Third, and what does it mean for racial harmony? In this provocative new work, Malcolm Gladwell returns to the subject of social epidemics and tipping points, this time with the aim of explaining the dark side of contagious phenomena.

Through a series of gripping stories, Gladwell traces the rise of a new and troubling form of social engineering. As with his podcast Revisionist History and bestsellers Talking to Strangers and The Bomber Mafia, pressing play on this audiobook will bring each scene and story to life with vivid first-person accounts, captivating oral histories, illuminating moments from history past and present, and a cinematic original music score.

Take to the streets of Los Angeles with Malcolm to meet the world's most successful bank robbers, rediscover a forgotten television show from the 1970s that changed the world, visit the site of a historic experiment on a tiny cul-de-sac in northern California, and explore an alternate history of two of the biggest epidemics of our day: COVID and the opioid crisis.

Revenge of the Tipping Point is Gladwell's most personal book yet. With his characteristic mix of storytelling and social science, he offers a guide to making sense of the contagions of the modern world. It's time we took tipping points seriously.

©2024 Malcolm Gladwell (P)2024 Hachette Audio UK
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What’s wrong with the world today?
I’m so excited to hear Malcolm Gladwell's latest audiobook, Revenge of the Tipping Point, which revisits and reframes his groundbreaking concepts from 25 years ago. The promise of gripping stories about everything from bank robbers to forgotten TV shows, combined with Gladwell's unique insights into social phenomena, has me eager to press play as soon as it hits my library. I'm particularly intrigued by how he'll explore the dark side of what he calls “contagious phenomena” and what new perspectives he'll offer on issues like the COVID pandemic and the opioid crisis. With all of the technological, political and social developments that have happened in the past two and a half decades, Gladwell’s newest listen couldn’t have come at a more critical cultural moment. — Rachael X., Audible Editor

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How characteristics of the few can be responsible for epidemics

Enjoyable. I’ll probably relisten to this one because I was aghast at the findings and evidence and want to revisit these connecting dots.

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Very good review from the first book 25 years ago

Nothing missed and covered in wonderful detail. I must admit I had high hopes for this title having read the original. The details about the tipping points in various parts of life with historical examples was interesting to hear and makes perfect sense of the situations we face every day in respect of change. Personally I found this useful as a point of reflection and understanding. Well worth a listen for 2024 and beyond.

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Insightful, fascinating, beautifully read

Has the feel of a long and engrossing podcast, beautifully read as always by MG. Real interviews and excerpts add depth. Genuinely surprising insights into cultural narratives and social engineering. I’m not surprised some people aren’t fans of the unpopular truths in the book but they are delivered non-judgementally and compassionately by MG. A must read.

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more than just a good story

I have not read the tipping point before but heard about it over the years. this is a book, a story, a eye opener. audible also adds the dimension of a voice, a music, a pace that simply reading does not give you. it is like going to the theatre. fully enjoyable and recommended

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Revisiting an old friend

Loved the first book. Very different experience but yet the same. Brilliant insights as always and remainder to challenge once perspective on things. Thank and happy anniversary

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Always thought provoking

Another enjoyable listen from Gladwell. Whether you agree with all of his points you can’t deny they’re thought provoking.

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Very thought provoking content.

The universe makes a little more sense. Balance is key it seems. Very interesting follow up to his original masterpiece.

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Complexity made simple

This is a great listen: feels like a podcast rather than an audiobook. It’s brilliantly narrated by Gladwell and he brings more humour and meaning to the language than you’d get reading it yourself. Music is used to great effect too.

Classic Gladwell stories: a masterclass in narrative non-fiction where the stories of individual character allow him to open up whole movements, eras, moments to his listeners.

I came away educated and entertained.

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Great follow up

Tackles all the big topics and gives good insights. Great production value beyond regular audiobooks

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Fascinating

A very interesting listen. Slow to start, but I was soon was unable to stop listening

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