Self-help ✦ Penny’s Take
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Mitch Prinstein · 2018
82/100
👍 Worth It
Mitch Prinstein's distinction between likability and status-based popularity is genuinely useful and backed by real longitudinal research — this isn't another pop-psychology hand-wave. The writing is lively enough to keep general readers engaged, and the implications for parents and educators are concrete. A rare science book that changes how you see the social world.
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Verdict receipt0–100
safety85
substance85
craft80
originality80
accuracy83
hype75
age-fit82
human-eye82
Penny’s verdict82
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