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Ashley Merryman
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Ashley Merryman

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Po Bronson and Ashley Merryman have won nine national awards for their reporting on the science of human development, including the PEN USA Award for Literary Journalism and the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) Award for Outstanding Journalism. Their work has been cited as scientific authority in nearly 30 peer-reviewed journals. Prior to collaborating, Bronson authored five books, including the number one New York Times bestseller What Should I Do With My Life? Merryman's journalism has appeared in The Washington Post, Newsweek, and numerous other venues. Bronson lives in San Francisco, with his wife and two children. Merryman lives in Los Angeles.

Books by Ashley Merryman

Nurtureshock

Groundbreaking work that will change the way we think about parenting forever

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Top Dog

The psychology and science behind our competitive drive by the New York Times number one bestselling author

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