The Secret Lives of Introverts

Inside Our Hidden World

De: Jenn Granneman

Narrado por: Susie Berneis

Duración: 7 h y 51 m

Resumen del Editor

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

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.

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!

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.

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!

A book you would listen to more than once

Would you consider the audio edition of The Secret Lives of Introverts to be better than the print version?

I liked the audio version because I was able to repeat the nuggets of wisdom instantly - while driving.

What other book might you compare The Secret Lives of Introverts to and why?

This book was a new topic for me. I wasn't sure exactly what an "introvert" was, until I heard this. I don't think there's a comparable book out there on this topic.

What about Susie Berneis’s performance did you like?

The voice was paced well, not dramatic unless the content called for it. She was enjoyable to listen to.

If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be?

Everyone knows one

Any additional comments?

It was worth my monthly credit!

Great book for anyone's seeking to understand

Doesn't matter the temperament, I wish that I could share this insightful information with anyone seeking to understand Introverts. The narrator was not boring, nor was the information in the book. I highlly recommend this book.