We come to think of celebrities and star athletes as people who have come to be who they are solely because of their dedication and skills in what they do, but this is not always the case. Outliers is a book with purposes of exploring that which is not given thought to in a common mind. Not only does the book look into the background information as to why someone or something is so successful, but also gives advice or knowledge on how to not just perceive something by how it looks. It wants you to look into the picture much deeper than the common eye will. The overall message of the book is that there are people that are given much more opportunities or face much fewer obstacles on the way to doing something at a high caliber. These people are given the nickname “outliers” by author Malcolm Gladwell. And because of the surplus in opportunities or lack of obstacles, they become who they are today.
I believe this book’s intended audience is those who seek an engaging and influential text, people who are genuinely smarter or more knowledgeable than others. This is because the ideas and arguments the author uses are for more advanced and complex thinkers, those who like learning new things and gaining knowledge they can share with others. People who are open to other’s opinions, in short. The author also raises some eye-opening ideas that will leave the reader asking themselves why had they never thought of that--something that is always enjoyed by any reader. Overall, this book is a fantastic read with an amazing message and view.
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