Dr. Brian Little is een internationaal geprezen academicus en spreker op het gebied van persoonlijkheids- en motivatiepsychologie. Zijn baanbrekende onderzoek naar hoe alledaagse persoonlijke projecten en 'vrije eigenschappen' de loop van ons leven beïnvloeden, is een belangrijke manier geworden om menselijk welzijn te verklaren en te bevorderen. Professor Little is momenteel verbonden aan de Universiteit van Cambridge, waar hij Fellow is van het Well-Being Institute en directeur van de Social Ecology Research Group op de afdeling Psychologie.
A monumentally important book for anyone who wants to understand their colleagues, their loved ones-and their very own selves. -Susan Cain, author of the New York Times bestseller Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking
Acclaimed writer and thinker Dr Brian Little challenges what we think we know about how our personality is shaped. Perfect for readers of Susan Cain's Quiet and Susan David's Emotional Agility.
Set in October 1895, the story follows sixteen-year-old Courtney as she visits her sister Denise and her husband Frank. Faced with societal pressures, Courtney's mother and sister are determined to help her find a husband, fearing she may become an old maid. The narrative explores themes of family dynamics, societal expectations, and the quest for love in a historical context.
Accompanied by numerous well-captioned illustrations, the author's compelling narrative explores this fascinating past in fine detail. In the light of Banbury's unique history and special identity, he considers the relevance of the past to the present and to the future of the town.