The Secret Lives of Introverts

Inside Our Hidden World

By: Jenn Granneman

Narrated by: Susie Berneis

Length: 7 hrs and 51 mins

Publisher's summary

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

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.

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!

Excellent read!

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

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!

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.

Enlightening

Now I understand myself a little more
Instead of fighting my introversion I will embrace it
Very inspiring, insightful and full of resources

Fantastic book, finally I can relate

This booked, changed my life. I finally can relate to being an introvert. I am a very social, not shy person but definitely I have a the behavior of the need for time by myself for survival. I loved this book.

Life Changing!!

I wanted to initially read this book to understand someone close in my life. The further I got in the book, to my surprise the more found myself relating to the book! This book really pulled the rug out from under me and helped me to understand and learn about myself instead!! With the help of this book I now understand I am a extroverted Introvert. A Introvert at heart but a bit more out going then other introverts. <3 Now I can embrace my introvert tendencies and be happier in life!

Now I know nothing is wrong with me

I suspected I was an introvert, but had no idea into what level.
A big portion of the topics spoke to my experience growing up. That shame of being shy, a mumbler, and really thinking before acting.

I hate hearing: aww you are too shy! In a condescending tone specially. There’s nothing wrong with me.
Or the: smile girl! While walking down the street.

It’s comforting to hear that the way I process, react to situations have a perfectly sane explanation.
thank you ❤️

If you're an introvert, you'll love this book!

I wish i'd had this book when I was younger, it would have saved me alot of guilt and worry. She describes many experiences i've had as an introvert and why they don't mean there's something wrong with me (which is what I always thought).