The Secret Lives of Introverts

Inside Our Hidden World

De: Jenn Granneman

Narrado por: Susie Berneis

Is there a hidden part of you that no one else sees? Do you have a vivid inner world of thoughts and emotions that your peers and loved ones can't seem to access? Have you ever been told you're too quiet, shy, boring, or awkward? Are your habits and comfort zones questioned by a society that doesn't seem to get you? If so, you might be an introvert.

On behalf of those who have long been misunderstood, rejected, or ignored, fellow introvert Jenn Granneman writes a compassionate vindication - exploring, discovering, and celebrating the secret inner world of introverts. Drawing on scientific research, in-depth interviews with experts and other introverts, and her own personal story, Granneman reveals the clockwork behind the introvert's mind - and why so many people get it wrong.

So whether you're a bona fide introvert, an extrovert anxious to learn how introverts tick, or a curious ambivert, this empowering manifesto will answer questions you've always had.

©2017 Jenn Granneman (P)2017 Dreamscape Media, LLC

Excellent read!

I felt better understood and not so alone after reading. I highly suggest this book.

Just makes me smile (to myself of course)

There were no major revelations in this book but it was a fantastic read. The author continued to confirm and affirm positives about my personality type. I especially loved the tips on interviews and jobs. For years I’ve felt like an outcast in the workplace. But not anymore. Look out world here we come...quietly of course!

Unnecessary voices

Firstly let me say this book is great! I learned a lot about myself and about Introverts in general. The narration on the other hand left something to be desired. It’s normal to hear one person adopt different voices for a fiction book but to do so in a non-fiction book is unnecessary, distracting and sounds ridiculous and silly. If a man is quoted by the author we’ll know its a man after hearing his name. It is not necessary to put on a weird deep voice to read what he said. There were even times where questionable accents were adopted for quotes from people who had ethnic sounding names. Just read clearly and save the funny voices for the next fantasy novel!

At first I thought it's not for me, but

At first, I thought that I chose the wrong book. I kinda wanted something to improve communication skills and I felt that this book treats introverts as some special rare species and gives some excuses for our behaviour.

But during listening, I've been realizing that I'm familiar with many of the situations which are described and they really resonated with me.

Towards the end of the book, useful tips were given in various fields (dating, jobs, emotional care).

So in the end, it made me feel good, made me realize some things about myself.
The Narrator was good as well.

For Introverts Who Feel Alone

If you're an introvert and tired of hearing "You need to speak up more," this is an excellent book on handling comments like that and finding ways to be yourself. There is an overview and some research about introverts, but much of the book is a collection of personal stories of how individuals dealt with the challenges of being an introvert at school, work, and home.