Quote sammy - Outliers

Malcolm Gladwell wrote this book to share his thoughts and theories on success. In the recent chapter, he spoke of a man named Chris Langan, who was both physically and mentally built. As explained in the book, when Chris was little, he began to work out everyday ever since he learned that his father would lay his hands on his family. Chris ended up K.O.-ing  his father in a heated fight and his father left, never to return. Chris was always very intellectual and received two scholarships. He was forced to pick one or the other, which didn't matter because his mom ended up forgetting to send the parents financial statement papers to renew the scholarships. 

Malcolm Gladwell Then talked about a man named, Robert Oppenheimer. Whose life was similar to that of Chris Langan with one small but major difference, Oppenheimer grew up in a wealthier family. It was difficult for Robert to get into a school after the news of him trying to poison his tutor went widespread. But based on the research and tests done, Malcolm explains how children who are born in wealthier families tend to be more assertive and go for what they want. They are more likely to talk to authoritative figures with ease and confidence. Oppenheimer did end up going to school because of this. 

"In one telling scene, Lareau describes a visit to the doctor by Alex Williams, a nine-year-old boy, and his mother, Christina. The Williamses are wealthy professionals. "Alex you should be thinking of questions you might want to ask the doctor," Christina says in the car on the way to the doctor's office. "You can ask him anything you want. Don't be shy. You can ask anything." ... Alex's mother, Lareau writes, "is teaching that he has the right to speak up." - That even though he's going to be in a room with an older person and authority figure, it's perfectly all right for him to assert himself."

This is a quote sandwich used by Malcolm Gladwell to further support his argument that children raised in wealthier families, are more likely to be taught to be assertive and to not be afraid to approach an authority figure. This example further persuades the reader, executes and defends his argument.