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4.05 AVERAGE
4.05 AVERAGE
DNF at 40% in.
This book bothered me. I expected a nuanced discussion of introversion and what makes us/them the way we/they are, complete with scientific data validating her points. Instead, I got an over-simplified self-help book. I don't enjoy self-help books.
The author breaks the world into the two distinctive camps of Extroverts and Introverts when the world just isn't that binary. I am very much an ambivert though my Myers-Brigg puts me just a hair over the E line. I relate a lot to the traits of introverts and felt like I was being maligned for having extrovert traits as well.
You'll love this one if you're looking for some validation.
This book bothered me. I expected a nuanced discussion of introversion and what makes us/them the way we/they are, complete with scientific data validating her points. Instead, I got an over-simplified self-help book. I don't enjoy self-help books.
The author breaks the world into the two distinctive camps of Extroverts and Introverts when the world just isn't that binary. I am very much an ambivert though my Myers-Brigg puts me just a hair over the E line. I relate a lot to the traits of introverts and felt like I was being maligned for having extrovert traits as well.
You'll love this one if you're looking for some validation.
3.5
I liked all the studies and brain talks and learned some new things but after a while, I felt like there was stereotyping of both people or maybe my issue was it was a lot of the same description for both types repeatedly. The hypnosis "introverts are quiet and thoughtful, extroverts are loud and demanding"
I liked all the studies and brain talks and learned some new things but after a while, I felt like there was stereotyping of both people or maybe my issue was it was a lot of the same description for both types repeatedly. The hypnosis "introverts are quiet and thoughtful, extroverts are loud and demanding"
informative
reflective
medium-paced
informative
reflective
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
informative
slow-paced
I was a bit sad that is mainly capitalistim- oriented: how you fit in a firm
But the book is still interesting
But the book is still interesting
I loved this. I know there are a lot of people like me, but it was educational to read more about why we are that way. I'm actually thankful for the endless training I received (or: was forced) to be able to approach others and converse, even when it's on a topic I do not care about. It's helped a lot in a way I would not have pursued independently.
Buttttt I don't mind at all knowing that I have limits and I do not mind sticking to them. SO thankful that I live with a person who also understands what that is like.
Buttttt I don't mind at all knowing that I have limits and I do not mind sticking to them. SO thankful that I live with a person who also understands what that is like.
This should be required reading for everyone. If you're an introvert, you'll realize (or confirm) that you are NOT "strange," "anti-social," or in any way ABNORMAL. If you're an extrovert, you'll realize that people who aren't "like you" are just as normal, right, and unique as you are.
challenging
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
slow-paced
I read this book until about 30% as an ebook and finished the rest via audiobook. I found the e-book to be kind of dry. The story wasn't so boring that I couldn't sit and read it for 30 minutes, but it's one of those books that you have to force yourself to read. I resonated much better with the audio version.
I came to this book for validation as an introvert which I definitely got from this book. It was uplifting to hear about historical figures who accomplished great things and were still considered introverts. I was expecting this book to give lots of tips on how to speak up and make conversation. Instead, I was pleasantly surprised by the assertion that introverts don't need to fit into the extrovert ideal.
I love how this book focuses on how to channel your inner strengths as an introvert rather than how to mask as an extrovert. I think a major contributor to my social anxiety is the idea that I need to fit into the social mold. I need to be chatty, funny, witty, magnetic. I would get so caught up in trying and failing to be someone I wasn't. This book helped me to see that embracing my introversion could highlight the meant strengths I have.
The reason why I rated this book 3.5 stars was due to the length of the book. In my opinion, some of these chapters were unnecessary and made the book repetitive. The book would have been so much more digestible if it was trimmed down to only the essential talking points.
I came to this book for validation as an introvert which I definitely got from this book. It was uplifting to hear about historical figures who accomplished great things and were still considered introverts. I was expecting this book to give lots of tips on how to speak up and make conversation. Instead, I was pleasantly surprised by the assertion that introverts don't need to fit into the extrovert ideal.
I love how this book focuses on how to channel your inner strengths as an introvert rather than how to mask as an extrovert. I think a major contributor to my social anxiety is the idea that I need to fit into the social mold. I need to be chatty, funny, witty, magnetic. I would get so caught up in trying and failing to be someone I wasn't. This book helped me to see that embracing my introversion could highlight the meant strengths I have.
The reason why I rated this book 3.5 stars was due to the length of the book. In my opinion, some of these chapters were unnecessary and made the book repetitive. The book would have been so much more digestible if it was trimmed down to only the essential talking points.
Interesting book about introverts and how it's different from being shy; why introverts are important to the world; and so much more.
I enjoyed it, even it was a bit slow to read at times. Mostly because I kept re-reading things out loud to my husband.
I enjoyed it, even it was a bit slow to read at times. Mostly because I kept re-reading things out loud to my husband.