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These intertwining narratives "beautifully demonstrate . . . that the people who are excluded and bullied for their offbeat passions and refusal to conform are often the ones who are embraced and lauded for those very qualities in college and beyond" (The New York Times) .. In a smart, entertaining, reassuring book that reads like fiction, Alexandra Robbins manages to cross Gossip Girl with Freaks and Geeks and explain the fascinating psychology and science behind popularity and outcasthood. She reveals that the things that set students apart in high school are the things that help them stand out later in life.. Robbins follows seven real people grappling with the uncertainties of high school social life, including:. The Loner, who has withdrawn from classmates since they persuaded her to unwittingly join her own hate club. The Popular Bitch, a cheerleading captain both seduced by and trapped within her cliques perceived prestige. The Nerd, whose differences cause students to laugh at him and his mother to needle him for not being "normal". The New Girl, determined to stay positive as classmates harass her for her mannerisms and target her because of her race. The Gamer, an underachiever in danger of not graduating, despite his intellect and his yearning to connect with other students. The Weird Girl, who battles discrimination and gossipy politics in school but leads a joyous life outside of it. The Band Geek, who is alternately branded too serious and too emo, yet annually runs for class president. In the middle of the year, Robbins surprises her subjects with a secret challenge -- experiments that force them to change how classmates see them.. Robbins intertwines these narratives -- often triumphant, occasionally heartbreaking, and always captivating -- with essays exploring subjects like the secrets of popularity, being excluded doesnt mean theres anything wrong with you, why outsiders succeed, how schools make the social scene worse -- and how to fix it.. The Geeks Shall Inherit the Earth is not just essential reading for students, teachers, parents, and anyone who deals with teenagers, but for all of us, because at some point in our lives weve all been on the outside looking in.
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Alexandra Robbins' work aims to represent voices that aren't often heard, such as "good" boys (FRATERNITY) , nurses (THE NURSES) , and student outsiders (THE GEEKS SHALL INHERIT THE EARTH) . She typically follows real-life "main characters" for a year so that readers can curl up with a smart, beach-read-style story that is "Impossible to put down" (People Magazine) , "better than reality TV" (Elle Girl) , and "keeps readers both captivated and well-informed" (Booklist) . FRATERNITY is the only book about what it's really like to be in college today.For new character updates, contests to win free books, or to give feedback or discuss issues, etc., you can find her on Instagram and Facebook @AuthorAlexandraRobbins, on Twitter @AlexndraRobbins, or at www.alexandrarobbins.com.--Alexandra Robbins, an award-winning journalist and speaker, is the author of five New York Times bestselling books, including ' BEST NONFICTION BOOK OF THE YEAR. Her latest book, a fascinating page-turner that follows the college experience and examines what boys are thinking and feeling about societal expectations to "be a man," will publish Jan. 22, 2019.Among other honors, Robbins received the John Bartlow Martin Award for Public Interest Magazine Journalism, a Books for a Better Life Award, and the Heartsongs Award for "contributions to the mental health of children and young adults." A Contributing Editor at Marie Claire, she has written for several publications, including The New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Vanity Fair, The New Yorker, The Atlantic, The Washington Post, and Forbes, and has appeared on shows such as Oprah, The Today Show, 60 Minutes, The View, and The Colbert Report.When she's not writing, Robbins is probably playing or coaching sports, baking, or watching Star Wars. Robbins frequently lectures about her books and is currently touring. To view topics or book a lecture, please visit alexandrarobbins.com.
