The Tipping Point

How Little Things Can Make a Big Difference

By: Malcolm Gladwell

Narrated by: Malcolm Gladwell

Length: 8 hrs and 34 mins

Publisher's summary

From the bestselling author of The Bomber Mafia: discover Malcolm Gladwell's breakthrough debut and explore the science behind viral trends in business, marketing, and human behavior.

The tipping point is that magic moment when an idea, trend, or social behavior crosses a threshold, tips, and spreads like wildfire. Just as a single sick person can start an epidemic of the flu, so too can a small but precisely targeted push cause a fashion trend, the popularity of a new product, or a drop in the crime rate. This widely acclaimed bestseller, in which Malcolm Gladwell explores and brilliantly illuminates the tipping point phenomenon, is already changing the way people throughout the world think about selling products and disseminating ideas.

“A wonderful page-turner about a fascinating idea that should affect the way every thinking person looks at the world.” —Michael Lewis

©2007 Malcolm Gladwell (P)2007 Hachette Audio

Critic reviews

"History takes on a whole new perspective as he describes events of early America that specifically follow his theories of 'selling the public on an idea' and 'social epidemics.' Feedback from market mavericks further substantiates Gladwell's viewpoints." (AudioFile)

"Gladwell, a New Yorker staff writer, offers an incisive and piquant theory of social dynamics that is bound to provoke a paradigm shift in our understanding of mass behavioral change." (Booklist)

"Hip and hopeful, The Tipping Point is like the idea it describes: concise, elegant, but packed with social power. A book for anyone who cares about how society works and how we can make it better." (George Stephanopoulos)

Excellent vintage Malcolm Gladwell

A classic blend of psychology and sociology delivered in a way only Malcolm Gladwell can.

Blown AWAY!

This was a great surprise! This "page-turner" was full of practical, real-life information that can greatly impact any business.

very informative

This book makes you think out of the box as to why people do what they do and when they do it

Germaine to the times

Where does The Tipping Point rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

The little things matter.

What was the most compelling aspect of this narrative?

Humans need a good environment to take ownership of their surroundings.

Which scene was your favorite?

New York City Crime decreased when law enforcement focused on the little crimes

I'm glad I finally go this

Would you listen to The Tipping Point again? Why?

I listened to the book 3 times in a row. It is very interesting and each time I learned more about myself and was inspired.

Any additional comments?

Highly recommend this book.

Insightful Read and Worth Every Penny

I loved listening to this book and if you're interested in why some things work (or take off) in life and some don't, this is the book for you.

Good, informative book and an interesting listen

What did you love best about The Tipping Point?

I like the various anecdotes throughout that gives you a new way to look at things as it pertains to the big picture. Very interesting.

What three words best describe Malcolm Gladwell’s voice?

Malcolm Gladwell voice is a bit on the mechanical side, but it didn't detract. He's the author and I think he should definitely be the one to narrate his book.

Any additional comments?

This was a very informative audiobook and I really enjoyed it. I'm definitely considering listening to Gladwell's other books as well.

Repeated information too often

The concept of the book was good and it was well read. However throughout the book the author continuously repeated the same information making the book drag on and of and on.

Brilliant!

Love the way Malcolm thinks and talks, this will expand your thought process for sure... to become a better thinker and learner.

Worth your time

It was an easy listen. Good pace, good tone, and the many smalls stories tied well to the larger story and theme. There’s one point, late in the book where I think some editing for brevity would be in order. I won’t say what place, but you’ll know it when you get there. Long story short, I learned a few things that will enhance my life and I would recommend it to a friend or in this case I’d say it’s worth using your monthly credit.