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Early praise for Thinking Sideways: ""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. She's even made me want to learn to play chess--something I swore I'd never do. Jennifer is a true role model to any woman who has ever thought about taking on the worlds that have traditionally been branded male.""--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 Early praise for Thinking Sideways: ""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. She's even made me want to learn to play chess--something I swore I'd never do. Jennifer is a true role model to any woman who has ever thought about taking on the worlds that have traditionally been branded male.""--Maria Konnikova, author of The Biggest Bluff and The Confidence Game ""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

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Jennifer Shahade is a chess and poker champion, author and speaker. The first woman to win the U.S. Junior Open, she also holds two U.S. Women's Championship titles. She is passionate about building life skills and creative work around the games she loves most: chess and poker. A two-time Global Poker Award winner and silver Olympic medalist, she has appeared on Jeopardy! and her writing has appeared in The Washington Post, The Wall Street Journal, and The New York Times. She is featured regularly on major news outlets, including CNN and NBC, commenting on topics such as the chess boom sparked by The Queen's Gambit. Jennifer lives in Philadelphia.

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