Awkward: The Science of Why We're Socially Awkward and Why That's Awesome
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| Rating | : | 4.89 (626 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1538411474 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 1 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-02-25 |
| Language | : | English |
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But he couldn't pour liquids without spilling and habitually forgot to bring his glove to Little League games. Growing up, he could do math in his head and memorize the earned run averages of every National League starting pitcher. nurture origins, considers how the awkward view the world, and delivers a welcome counterintuitive message: the same characteristics that make people socially clumsy can be harnessed to produce remarkable achievements. He explores its nature vs. Psychologist and interpersonal relationship expert Ty Tashiro knows what its like to be awkward. While modern social life can make even the best of us fee
Poor Editing Doesn't Sink This Fine Book Peter H. Michael By "awkward" Ty Tashiro explains that, while he doesn't quite test as high-functioning autistic, he has several of the traits characteristic of autism that are pronounced enough in his case to have made growing up difficult. His very well researched book uses his experiences, useful ana. MWaters said A Book For People Who Care For Awkward People. I was thrilled to learn that Ty Tashiro was following up his first book (The Science of Happily Ever After, another book I recommend on love relationships) with his latest account of social awkwardness. This book has implications for many types of relationships including family, friends. Written for self-help I'm sorry. I was hoping for something more in depth. I think this is a great topic; I certainly relate. But I got more from the interview on Fresh Air - which was really very good. But, reading the book, I began to skim. On and on and on it meanders references to references but no there
He lives in New York City.. Ty Tashiro, PhD, is the author of The Science of Happily Ever After. His work has been featured in the New York Times, the Washington Post, Time, TheAtlantic, and on NPR and National Geographic radio. He received his PhD in psychology from the University of M
In many ways “Awkward” is a memoir…packed with vignettes from the author’s childhood, even as it loops in scientific studies and Darwinian theory.” (Washington Post)“In Awkward, Ty Tashiro expertly blends humorous anecdotes with the latest research findings to illustrate the unique skills often associated with awkwardness. Entertaining and practical.” (Dr. D., associate chair of the Department of Psychology and Distinguished McKnight University Professor, University of Minnesota)“Th