What The Dog Saw

What The Dog Saw by Malcolm Gladwell is a collection of essays that explore a range of topics, from the world of hair coloring to the secret of successful entrepreneurs. Gladwell is known for his ability to take complex ideas and make them accessible to a wide audience, and this book is no exception. The essays in What The Dog Saw are organized into three sections: "Obsessives, Pioneers, and Other Varieties of Minor Genius," "Theories, Predictions, and Diagnoses," and "Personality, Character, and Intelligence." Each section includes a variety of essays that delve into different subjects, from the history of ketchup to the psychology of choking under pressure. One of the standout features of What The Dog Saw is Gladwell's ability to find unexpected connections between seemingly disparate subjects. For example, in the essay "Late Bloomers," he explores why some people achieve success later in life, and he uses the examples of Cezanne and Picasso to illustrate his point. The book has received high praise from reviewers, with The New York Times calling it "a collection of Gladwell's b...