{"title":"Dr Gillian Sandstrom","description":"\u003cp\u003eDr Gillian Sandstrom’s works offer thoughtful insights into personal growth and emotional wellbeing. With a focus on understanding human behaviour and relationships, her books guide readers towards greater self-awareness and meaningful change. Expect a blend of research-backed advice and accessible writing that empowers readers to navigate life’s challenges with confidence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExploring themes of connection and self-improvement, Dr Sandstrom’s writing resonates with those interested in deepening their understanding of themselves and others. Her approach is both practical and reflective, inviting readers to engage with their own experiences through a lens of compassion and curiosity.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"once-upon-a-stranger-by-dr-gillian-sandstrom-9781399734448","title":"Once Upon a Stranger","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"If you've ever wondered about, worried about, and avoided talking to strangers, this book might change your mind.\" \u003cem\u003eAngela Duckworth, author of\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cb\u003e\u003cem\u003eGrit.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGillian Sandstrom, \"one of the world's experts...on conversational canapés.\" \u003cb\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Times\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn an age when we live head down in our phones, working remotely and wary of strangers, interacting with our fellow human beings feels increasingly uncomfortable. And the result—a pandemic of loneliness and isolation in a polarised society. Over 80% of people say they have experienced loneliness, with the old and young suffering the most.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eOnce Upon a Stranger\u003c\/em\u003e, Professor in the Psychology of Kindness and a self-confessed introvert Gillian Sandstrom draws on her own experiences as well as the latest scientific research to show the life-transforming potential of a tiny everyday exchange with a stranger. For Gillian, such moments led to an entirely new career, a move to a new country, and meeting her life partner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNot every exchange that you have, whether it's with the person who makes your coffee or the one you stand next to in a lift, will lead to such momentous events. However, they will give you a tiny moment of joy, a spark of connection, the recognition of a fellow human. Just start small... look up, and say hello—you never know where the conversation will lead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47487438094572,"sku":"9781399734448","price":39.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/4f9102178a0a6ada733b5c1f678b5d78.jpg?v=1775777268"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/dr-gillian-sandstrom.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}