{"product_id":"awkward-9780062429162","title":"Awkward: The Science of Why We're Socially Awkward and Why That's Awesome","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn the vein of \u003cem\u003eQuiet \u003c\/em\u003eand \u003cem\u003eThe Geeks Shall Inherit the Earth\u003c\/em\u003e comes this illuminating look at what it means to be awkward--and how the same traits that make us socially anxious and cause embarrassing faux pas also provide the seeds for extraordinary success.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs humans, we all need to belong. While modern social life can make even the best of us feel gawky, for roughly one in five of us, navigating its challenges is consistently overwhelming--an ongoing maze without an exit. Often unable to grasp social cues or master the skills and grace necessary for smooth interaction, we feel out of sync with those around us. Though individuals may recognize their awkward disposition, they rarely understand why they are like this--which makes it hard for them to know how to adjust their behavior.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePsychologist and interpersonal relationship expert Ty Tashiro knows what it's like to be awkward. Growing up, he could do math in his head and memorize the earned run averages of every National League starting pitcher. But he couldn't pour liquids without spilling and habitually forgot to bring his glove to Little League games. In \u003cem\u003eAwkward, \u003c\/em\u003e he unpacks decades of research into human intelligence, neuroscience, personality, and sociology to help us better understand this widely shared trait. He explores its nature vs. 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eInterweaving the latest research with personal tales and real world examples, \u003cem\u003eAwkward\u003c\/em\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eTashiro, Ty:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003eTy Tashiro, PhD, is the author of \u003cem\u003eThe Science of Happily Ever After\u003c\/em\u003e. His work has been featured in the \u003cem\u003eNew York Times, \u003c\/em\u003ethe \u003cem\u003eWashington Post, \u003c\/em\u003eTime.com, TheAtlantic.com, and on NPR and SiriusXM Stars radio. He received his doctorate 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"William Morrow \u0026 Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50610352685330,"sku":"9780062429162","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_ba9d99a7-bf71-42af-8640-e172a2c82c7c.jpg?v=1732340293","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/awkward-9780062429162","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}