Student Library Service Bookplate Program 2020 Selections

Over the past few months, I have become an avid listener of Mr. Gladwell’s podcast “Revisionist History,” and have been drawn in by Mr. Gladwell’s in-depth, thought-provoking explorations and examinations of figures, ideas, and institutions throughout history. It was also for this reason that I decided to pick up Mr. Gladwell’s latest book, Talking to Strangers: What We Should Know About the People We Don’t Know, and have chosen it as my selection for the Student Bookplate Exhibit. Not only is Mr. Gladwell’s book geared toward prompting debate and conversation, but I personally was excited about this book for the same reason that I found a passion for the Social Sciences—it is a work that pushes readers to do some cognitive perspective-taking and reflect on how others and they themselves approach those in the world around them. Everyday life is rife with instances of miscommunication, misunderstandings, missed interactions, and misconceptions, and Mr. Gladwell’s book poignantly highlights this reality and the importance of greater self-awareness.

I have worked at the Circulation Desk in the Kresge Physical Sciences Library since my Freshman Spring and will be graduating with a Double Major in Economics and Psychology. Outside of academics, I enjoy running, golf, reading, and cooking. In fact, I am a co-founder of Overcooked, Dartmouth’s one-and-only cooking club.

I have some promising opportunities on the horizon; however, at this time, I cannot confirm specifically where I will be, due to current uncertainty surrounding the COVID-19 outbreak.

It is certainly true that this is a bizarre term, with its own unique challenges. Most of all, I am saddened that my fellow 20’s will not be able to see each other for one last term on-campus as students. However, I think, our current circumstances have given us all the opportunity to take stock of where we are and the things in life we are appreciative of. I think it is also worth saying that, in managing this term, we should all keep in mind that it is ok to take a step back and breathe whenever you need to.

Talking to Strangers in the Dartmouth Library catalog