The name therapist: how growing up with my odd name taught me everything you need to know about yours
Canadian non-fiction, Canadian authors (Non-fiction), Social issues
Human-narrated audio
Summary
A child of Irish and Egyptian immigrants to Canada, Duana Taha became fascinated by names, not least because hers felt awkward at best and impossible at worst. She believed that names explained not only who you were, but where you… came from and who you could be. Brings us the surprising truths about hipster names in Brooklyn and Malibu, and the most “intelligent” names at Harvard University; digs into the stereotypes about culture and class where names are concerned; and heads backstage to find out the stories behind those supposed stripper names. These explorations will help you understand your feelings about your own name, whether it’s one you share with millions, or one you grew up waiting in vain for the Romper Room host to say. Would you, by any other name, still be you? 2016.