Thinking Sideways
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Thinking Sideways

by Jennifer Shahade

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Hardcover / ISBN-13: 9781399701327

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Genre: Chess / Prose: Non-fiction / Psychology / Self-help & Personal Development

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Reviews

A masterclass in how to use strategic thinking for critical decision-making and to unlock creative potential. Deeply researched and wonderfully written, full of fascinating insights.
Ken Rogoff, former IMF chief economist, chess Grandmaster, and author of OUR DOLLAR, YOUR PROBLEM
Thinking Sideways is a must-read book that will teach you how to think and help you succeed at life.
Greg Karber, author of The Murdle series
Jennifer Shahade is a brilliant, insightful thinker who never fails to entertain and engage. I'm always amazed by the novel approach she's able to bring to any intellectual challenge and discussion.
Maria Konnikova, author of THE BIGGEST BLUFF and THE CONFIDENCE GAME
Relatable and highly engaging. Jennifer is a great storyteller with an effortless ability to weave in science, facts and insights. You don't need to know anything about chess to love this book
Alex O’Brien, author of THE TRUTH DETECTIVE and vice-chair of the Association of British Science Writers
These are lessons not just for chess players, but for all of us. Jen shows how sideways thinking opens up the world.
Carissa Yip, US Women’s Chess Champion and International Master
Thinking Sideways is brilliant and persuasive: a book I've always wanted to write but Jennifer has done it perfectly. A tour de force/masterpiece.
Bruce Pandolfini, US Chess Hall of Famer, author, and consultant for the Queen’s Gambit