The Geeks Shall Inherit the Earth - Alexandra Robbins [214]
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About the Author
Alexandra Robbins is the New York Times bestselling author of Pledged and The Overachievers. Her work has appeared in The New Yorker, Vanity Fair, The Atlantic, The Washington Post, and other publications. The recipient of the 2007 Heartsongs Award for contributions to the mental health of children and young adults, Robbins has appeared on numerous television shows, including 60 Minutes, the Today show, The Oprah Winfrey Show, The View, and The Colbert Report.
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ALSO BY ALEXANDRA ROBBINS
The Overachievers: The Secret Lives of Driven Kids
Pledged: The Secret Life of Sororities
Secrets of the Tomb: Skull and Bones, the Ivy League, and the Hidden Paths of Power
Conquering Your Quarterlife Crisis: Advice from Twentysomethings Who Have Been There and Survived
Copyright
Some, but not all, of the names in this book have been changed. Occasionally, some identifying details have been modified. The perspectives portrayed in each of the characters’ sections do not necessarily represent the author’s views.
Copyright © 2011 Alexandra Robbins
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1 For the sake of simplicity, in future chapters, “popular” refers to perceived popularity.
2 IMs and texts have been edited for punctuation.
3 I disagree with both statements.
4 “There is actually not much difference in the social qualities of attractive and unattractive individuals,” Psychology Today reported in 2010.
5 Additionally, a childlike mindset recently has been proven to boost creativity.
6 Abridged here.