I love books.
Reading is my favorite past time. There is nothing more satisfying than closing a book with a contented sigh. Likewise, there is nothing more frustrating than putting a book down with a dull thud, the finality of wasted time and energy.
To recreate that buoyant feeling of utter satisfaction, I am always on the prowl for the next good read. Like most people, I, too turn to bestseller lists, reviews and recommendations for illumination.
After much mishap, it dawned on me that what is enjoyable is highly subjective. There is no definitive guide.
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Despite this, I still keep a tab on interesting titles. The byproduct however, is sheer confusion; with a myriad of book titles marked as wishlists or books-to-read, saved on various applications or scraps of paper. It's such a hassle to go back and forth all the time, so I decided to start this blog, as my map to navigate the book world.
Voila, Happy reading!
This book is a gem for introverts.
I have read fab reviews about the book, that it sheds a lot of light on introverts, the less desired minority in the populace. The book has lived up to all the ravings and more, a comforting voice telling introverts "I hear you".
I find myself going ooh and ah and nodding my head as I turn the pages. Line after line of assurance, validation and acknowledgement from one introvert to another.
Setting aside the accolades, loads of research are cited but the book is not erudite in any way. It manages to combine facts with anecdotes from real world introverts.
The section on parents and children are most insightful. I am like where were you when I was growing up so misunderstood? A lot of churned up emotions here.
Quiet, reserved and shy are given a new lease on life. Not only are these traits not undesirable, they actually foster concentration, thoroughness and aforethought. This explains why introverts prefer focusing on a single thing rather than multitask.
What's best, introverts are known to be kinder, with more empathy, as they are more sensitive to everyone and everything around them. This also makes introverts better listeners and explains why introverts need down time to recharge from a stimuli-overloaded world, because they soak everything up like a sponge.
The book also introduces a coping strategy called "free trait". Introverts can excel in extroverted fields, too. Most introverts would be caught dead making public speeches, but it can be done if it is for a cause, a dream, a mission.
Lastly, introverts are seen to have a stronger moral conscience, a sense of right and wrong, echoing the point that introverts have more empathy. This is a joy to know! Now, wouldn't the world benefit from having more of us introverts around? *wink*
