Awkward : the science of why we're socially awkward and why that's awesome

Summary: Interweaving the latest research with personal tales and real world examples, this offers reassurance and provides valuable insights into how listeners can embrace their personal quirks and unique talents to harness their awesome potential, and more comfortably navigate their complex world.

Record details

ISBN: 9780062429155
ISBN: 0062429159
Physical Description: print
xx, 261 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm.
Edition: First edition.
Publisher: New York, NY : William Morrow, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers, [2017]
Copyright: ℗♭2017.

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:

Includes bibliographical references (pages [241]-250) and index.

Formatted Contents Note:

So this is awkward. What does it mean to be awkward? ; Is there anything wrong with being awkward? ; Looking for some sweet skills ; Emotions make me feel funny ; Unlocking the minds of likable people -- This is getting awkward: how modern societal shifts are making everyone feel more awkward. Nurturing awkward children ; The awkwardness of making friends ; Dating and sex are so awkward -- How the awkward become awesome. Practically prodigious ; Groundbreaking innovation.