Awkward: The Science of Why We're Socially Awkward and Why That's Awesome
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| Rating | : | 4.37 (629 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1538411474 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 1 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-03-09 |
| Language | : | English |
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Peter H. Michael said Poor Editing Doesn't Sink This Fine Book. 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 analogies and results of a host of studies of people who. A Book For People Who Care For Awkward People MWaters 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 and work colleagues. I imagine many parents will tak. J. E. Hall said 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, there. Sorry. I'd like to see more.
D., associate chair of the Department of Psychology and Distinguished McKnight University Professor, University of Minnesota)“This book is a refreshing reminder that uniqueness and eccentricities are strengths, not liabilities. Kashdan, author of The Upside of Your Dark Side and Curious?)“Complete with exercises, quizzes, sound advice, and a practical yet supportive tone, Tashiro offers the closest thing to a roadmap for “happily-ever-after.” (Publishers Weekly (starred review))“Five-Stars.” (San Francisco Review of Books)“An academic and psychologist examines the ‘quirks and unique talents of awkward individuals’ and why it’s not so bad to be awkwardthe author assures that awkwardness can
He received his PhD in psychology from the University of Minnesota, has been an award-winning professor at the University of Maryland and University of Colorado, and has addressed TED@NYC, Harvard Business School, MIT's Media Lab, and the American Psychological Association. He lives in New York City.. Ty Tashiro, PhD, is the author of T
Growing up, he could do math in his head and memorize the earned run averages of every National League starting pitcher. As humans, we all need to belong. Psychologist and interpersonal relationship expert Ty Tashiro knows what its like to be awkward. He explores its nature vs. Interweaving the latest research with personal tales and real world examples, Awkward offers reassurance and provides valuable insights into how we can embrace our personal quirks and unique talents to harness our awesome potential and more comfortably navigate our complex world.. 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