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Aug 21, 2013
Lacey Louwagie
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Well, I finally finished the Introvert book everyone's been raving about!
I've read a handful of books on introversion, so I wondered what would be so special about this one. But I think it stands out because it takes a decidedly journalistic approach, whereas most of the other ones take on more of a "self-help" tone. She does provide advice for those who work with introverts, are married to introverts, or have introverted children, but the bulk of the book explores various studies about introver ...more
I've read a handful of books on introversion, so I wondered what would be so special about this one. But I think it stands out because it takes a decidedly journalistic approach, whereas most of the other ones take on more of a "self-help" tone. She does provide advice for those who work with introverts, are married to introverts, or have introverted children, but the bulk of the book explores various studies about introver ...more
Interesting topic marred by sloppy science reporting and a greatly expanded definition of introversion for which the scientific basis remains unclear.
The introduction has a list of 20 questions. The more questions you answer yes, the more likely you are to be an introvert. I answered yes to all 20! But it's OK.
Alright, so I already knew I was an introvert, but this book helped me to understand that that's OK. I'm the daughter of two extroverts. My poor mother tried everything she knew to do to "get me out of my shell." Being an extrovert in a culture that values extroverts she was doing what she thought was best for me, never really understan ...more
Alright, so I already knew I was an introvert, but this book helped me to understand that that's OK. I'm the daughter of two extroverts. My poor mother tried everything she knew to do to "get me out of my shell." Being an extrovert in a culture that values extroverts she was doing what she thought was best for me, never really understan ...more
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Megan
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