The Secret Lives of Introverts: Inside Our Hidden World Paperback – 1 Aug. 2017

It’s just a book but I enjoy reading it

As a lifelong introvert, there was much in this book with which I could identify: the need for solitary downtime to recharge after the over-stimulation of work or social interaction; the stress caused by a dissipation of my mental energies in too many directions simultaneously; the preference for a small number of high quality interactions, rather than a large number of meaningless ones; the preference for meaningful conversations over small talk; avoidance of conflict due to the over-stimulation it inevitably causes. Despite this, there was a little too much repetition in this book, and I did not find it as good or inspirational as Susan Cain's Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World that Can't Stop Talking, which I read seven years ago. Worth a read, though, for anyone interested in introversion/extroversion, or anyone whose significant other or close family member is different from oneself in this respect.

Now I know that the introverts are not rude when they do not talk, they just select who to talk to. Do not try to talk to the introverts just because you do not want to be quiet - in that case find someone who is an extrovert ;-)

My favourite book on introverts so far..easy to read and so many things that make you go 'ah' if you're an introvert...I was surprised that things I thought of as just me at commons to introverts generally. There are more of us than I realised!

I've always been a quiet person. But this book has taught me that that's okay. It's a brilliant book, that everyone should read, like a snapshot into my mind, and the audible voice is lovely. I learnt lots of new things about being a quiet person, and found both this really helpful, along with tips to help me improve. With interviews and quotes, it helped me to see that I'm not alone, and was a real eye opener. Would definitely read again, and wish this book had existed when I was growing up. The only thing I didn't find helpful was the bit about finding a partner, as I've done that already, found the perfect person for me. Overall, a great read and I would give it five stars.

Enjoyed the reading but it’s really basicEasy to read

The content of the book is good. But the cover is not well cut. I found the cover had a lot of defects. It could be made better.

This is an excellent book, much of it told from the heart and the content of which I can definitely relate to. I can't count the number of times I've been told I'm quiet and don't talk much, well, it made me think something must be wrong. This book dispels that theory. Its a very good book to start with, and one you will find, once read, that everything clicks into place.

If you consider yourself a introvert, You need to read this book. Great reading for introverts and extroverts! It’s a self knowledge reading for introverted people!

I learned so much about introverts, and have a much greater understandingWell written by an introvert1

Nice ,especially for those who can relate themselves. As title suggests the book gives insights of introversion.contents are well researched and well written.

This is a life-changing book and I wish it had been around when I was growing up. Jenn Granneman has done a wonderful job of explaining the challenges and solutions for navigating life as an introvert. She explains the difference between temperament and personality and how dopamine affects introverts and extroverts differently. The book touches on dating and relationships, work life and everything in between and includes many personal stories and data from surveys she conducted. Little details that I never connected to introversion but figured were just my quirkiness - like not smiling when you are in your own thoughts-- made me shake my head in recognition. Overall, I found that the book made me appreciate and understand myself more and know that I'm not alone. Definitely worth a read whether you are an introvert or want to understand one!

Ein Buch, das ich für meinen Lebensweg als introvertierter und zugleich erfolgreicher, auf viele extrovertiert wirkender Mensch als überaus bereichernd empfinde. Ich bin introvertiert, pflege aber einen zum Teil sehr extrovertierten Lebensstil, bin z.B. sehr stark in diversen Verbänden aktiv und lerne im Rahmen von Verbandsveranstaltungen häufig neue Leute kennen. Ich mag diesen Aspekt meines Lebens, denn - und das stellt die Autorin in diesem Buch auch klar - Introvertierte sind nicht unsozial, sie haben lediglich ein anderes Ruhebedürfnis als Extrovertierte bzw. ziehen aus dem Alleine-Sein Kraft.Dieses Ruhebedürfnis kann ich durch die Lektüre dieses Buches bedingt nun sehr viel stärker respektieren. Hinzu kommt, dass ich - dadurch dass ich mir meiner Introvertiertheit nun stärker bewusst bin - nun auch mehr Selbstachtung habe, weil mir bewusst geworden ist, dass ich immer wieder aus meiner Komfortzone ausbreche, indem ich auf fremde Menschen zugehe.Wer sich als Introvertierter in unserer extrovertierten Gesellschaft selbst lieben, respektieren und seine (introvertierten) Stärken erkennen will, dem lege ich dieses Buch wärmstens ans Herz. Eine wirklich lohnende Lektüre!