Gladwell’s overall argument in this novel is that we should take on situations using an unconventional way, and use our disadvantages to our advantage. For example, David Boies, a world renown lawyer, had dyslexia, so he could not read or comprehend text. Boies began to listen more intently to people, and his memory became a strong tool. As a result, his ability to listen and remember everything became his strongest advantage. Another example is Emil Jay Freireich, the doctor who developed a treatment for childhood leukemia. Jay had a short temper and agony because of his rough childhood, so he had no sympathy for his patients. He ended up using medical methods that were unconventional and dangerous, but this allowed him to develop a successful
