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Sensitive: The Power of a Thoughtful Mind in an Overwhelming World by Jenn Granneman, Andre Sólo
laedyred's review against another edition
informative
fast-paced
3.0
For a self help book, this is pretty average. I appreciate the focus on such a misunderstood trait, but neither author has any credentials as an expert; they are both just self-identified sensitive people. If there were more citations and less "psychologists say...", I'd be more inclined to accept the advice. A lot of the book reads like a blog post. They promote their own website multiple times, there's "testimonials" from users, too much text is length-filler. It bothered me that they highlighted examples of historical figures' accomplishments to inspire sensitivity, yet they acknowledge that they cannot be sure the person actually was sensitive. Seeing such high reviews of this book, I expected a lot more.
On the positive side, if you're looking for some inspiring words instead of actual research, maybe this would help. While the advice is superficial it could help someone see themselves differently if they experience the trait.
On the positive side, if you're looking for some inspiring words instead of actual research, maybe this would help. While the advice is superficial it could help someone see themselves differently if they experience the trait.
milanstarr's review against another edition
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
5.0
All HSPs must read! I’ve read a couple of books about being highly sensitive, and this one is my favorite so far. Informative, well written, and insightful.
booktalkwithkarla's review against another edition
informative
inspiring
medium-paced
4.5
This book champions highly sensitive people by clarifying the attributes, then showing the powerful ways HSPs make a difference in the world. Jenn Granneman and Andre Solo collaborate to give us the research and real world examples that support the strengths of being sensitive. They also offer tools and insights for assessing whether you are one of the 30% who is sensitive and how to embrace it and leverage it in your life. This was a fun book to read - full of encouraging, stories, stats, and other information. I liked the organization and content. As a sensitive person, I got a lot out of the content. The chapter on raising a sensitive generation was unexpected and very meaningful. Since 1 in 3 people are sensitive, we all know someone who is sensitive, making this a book for anyone.
🩷 Thanks to my friends Lauren and Jason who see and love me - and gifted this book to me. 🩷