The Highly Sensitive Person

By: Elaine N. Aron

Narrated by: Barbara Caruso

Elaine N. Aron, Ph.D., is a world-renowned psychologist and speaker. The Highly Sensitive Person is an in-depth look at characteristics that define sensitivity. Through self-assessment tests and techniques, Aron shows listeners how to identify their own personality traits. This exceptional book can lead to remarkable results for many who suffer from constant stress and anxiety.©1996 Elaine N. Aron (P)2004 Recorded Books,LLC

This HSP loved the book AND the narrator.

As a HSP, I desperately wanted this book (and I highly recommend getting the print version as well - there's just too much in here that you'll miss with having the Audible version alone). The awful reviews of the narrator almost scared me away, but my stubborn nature let me plunge ahead and put the book in my cart. I'm so glad I did. I don't know why the other reviewers found the narrator so awful. I quite liked her and found her tone soothing and just right for the book. I won't extol her virtues. Try the sample and make up your own mind. She sounds in the rest of the book just as she does in the sample. You can find plenty about this book elsewhere on the web and on Dr. Aron's own site, so I won't take up space here reviewing it, but if you're an HSP or have an HSP in your life, it's essential reading/listening and will help you understand the HSP nature. As for the narrator, I gave her full marks. I loved her and found she added to the book's content, and was certainly not as others have stated, a distraction, but that is my opinion. Try the sample for yourself. At any rate, don't let the others make up your mind for you. It's a great book and certainly worth a listen.

Good stuff

I was concerned about the narrator voice, but I got used to it and later even enjoyed it. Do not be discouraged by other reviewers in this matter. Of course it is individual stuff, but aiming for more flexibility is a good thing you might catch while learning about this treat. The book helped me to understand many things from my past, the decisions and interactions and make a shift in perceiving myself as an individual and in social structure. Interesting approaches and empowering knowledge make this book an essential step on the path of self development. Really glad I have found it. I will be listening again.

just ok

the book had some good info and tips for sensitive people but the reader had really inconsistent volume in her speech. clearly, whoever paired the two was not a HSP!

Brilliant read

Helpful in better understanding my sensitivities - the focus on spirituality latter in the book seemed over weighted with other topics and sometimes there were an excessive examples of direct quotes from research - less of this and more useful content would have been better. Still I recommend especially if you’re an HSP or manage HSPs!!!

Informative and helpful

I enjoyed learning more about HSP and the qualities that can be internalized as problematic. Replacing that view with identifying strengths and attending to needs instead of adding to shame.