Once upon a stranger : the science of how 'small' talk can add up to a big life
Sandstrom, Dr Gillian2026
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In an age when we live head down in our phones, working remotely and wary of strangers, interacting with our fellow human beings feels increasingly uncomfortable. And the result - an epidemic of loneliness and isolation in a polarised society. Over 80% of people say they have experienced loneliness with the old and young suffering the most. In this work, Professor in the Psychology of Kindness and a self-confessed introvert Gillian Sandstrom, draws on her own experiences as well as the latest scientific research to show the life-transforming potential of a tiny everyday exchange with a stranger. For Gillian, such moments led to an entirely new career, a move to a new country and meeting her life partner. Not every exchange that you have will lead to such momentous events but they will give you a tiny moment of joy and may spark a connection.
Main title:
Once upon a stranger : the science of how 'small' talk can add up to a big life / Dr. Gillian Sandstrom.
Author:
Sandstrom, Dr Gillian, author
Imprint:
London : Yellow Kite, 2026.
Collation:
304 pages ; 23 cm
ISBN:
9781399734431 (hbk. :)
Dewey class:
302.34302.34 SAND
Language:
English
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BRN:
9100582
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