Goodbye Stacey, Goodbye: “Bigludium exforbinated”

Start spreadin’ the neeews—Stacey’s going back to the Big Apple! We discuss the effect of moving on kids and also the role personality plays in both moving and salespersonship, which leads Emily to lament their correlating of capitalism and intelligence in this book. Also, are the Pikes just acting out Cold War hysteria on their poor French neighbors? Lastly, Anne takes a deep deep dive on one of Stacey’s fantasy candies, root beer barrels.

FYI Links:
NYT article about why we shouldn't use personality tests to assign work
A totally a-scientific Inc. article about traits of good salespeople
2010 JPSP paper on the effect of frequent moves

“Stuck in Stoneybrook” is edited by Emily Crandall. Theme song written and recorded by Gary Shaller, performed by the band Kid Kit. Need some books that we mentioned? Buy them from our Bookshop bookstore. If you’re feeling dibbly generous, rate and review us on iTunes. You’re the best friends a girl could ask for. Last but not least, thank you to Ann M. Martin, for everything.