Dr. Brian Little is an internationally acclaimed scholar and speaker in the field of personality and motivational psychology. His pioneering research on how everyday personal projects and ‘free traits’ influence the course of our lives has become an important way of explaining and enhancing human flourishing. Professor Little is currently at Cambridge University where he is a Fellow of the Well-Being Institute and Director of the Social Ecology Research Group in the Department of Psychology.
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.
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.
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