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In Shrinking Violets, Joe Moran explores the hidden world of shyness, providing insights on everything from timidity in lemon sharks to the role of texting in Finnish love affairs. As he seeks answers to the questions that shyness poses, he uncovers the fascinating stories of the men and women who were ‘of the violet persuasion,’ from Charles Darwin to Agatha Christie. Joe Moran explores hoe being shy is a different way of seeing the world that can be both enriching and inspiring.
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"A deeply perceptive and beautifully written cultural history of shyness, from one of our most astute observers of the everyday, Joe Moran. “An intriguing, poignant and passionate story about shyness in humans and animals. I was captivated from start to finish.” JOANNA BOURKE Praise for the author: “Joe Moran is the most perceptive and original observer of British life that we have.” MATTHEW ENGEL"
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