The Introvert Advantage (How To Thrive In An Extrovert World): How to Thrive in an Extrovert World

"An excellent book on the temperament of introverts. It helped me so much in understanding and accepting my nature: anyone constantly feeling tired in a party or when chatting with a group of people should read this book to understand that you're as normal as anyone, just that your energy level is used up quickly in high-stimulated environment. Parents ought to read this to understand their introverts children so as not to force them to be who they are not.

After reading this book, I recommend "Dare To Connect" for further personal development."
~ Written on 2008-08-27

"Marti Olsen Laney's "The Introvert Advantage" is one of the most profound works that I have ever read and I just could not put it down. It has provided great insights into the world of introverts and how one (myself included) can swim through the rough river of life with a strong sense of self-confidence. Before reading this book, all I knew that I am an introvert and that I get my energy by being alone. After reading this book, it has added greatly to my self-confidence and increases my self-understanding as an introvert in the world of extroversion.

I especially enjoyed reading the part about the difference between the introvert's brain pathway (parasympathetic system as activated by acetylcholine) and the extrovert's brain pathway (sympathetic system as activated by dopamine), and the nicotine connection.

Laney has provided a great deal of research and effort into this work, and done so with a clear clarity. This book has 10 chapters, with roughly 320 pages, and written in a clear manner. For both the extrovert, to understand their opposite, and the introvert, to understand oneself better, I would strongly recommend this book."
~ Written on 2008-01-13

"I was almost put off from buying this book by the one solitary star and review on this page. My other introverted friends reccomended me the book however and, feeling in need of a self esteem booster about my introverted nature, I decided to buy the book. One of the best non-fiction books I'll ever own.

I believe that every introvert should give this a read and treat it like a Bible, especially those who are unsure about their own introversion, that do not understand it fully, or feel it is like some sort of mental illness. This book will help you understand yourself and make you feel good about yourself. It does have a lot of helpful tips to those new to the subject; but those confident in their introversion may want to read more advanced books.

Just like the back cover says, it really is filled with a lot of "A-ha!" moments. I would reccomend it to any introvert!"
~ Written on 2007-08-31

"The lion's share of this book reiterates points that were covered in the first few pages. Often veering wildly off the subject matter, the rest of it is plagued with countless bulleted lists of "tips" for the introvert, ranging from spectacularly banal to utterly irrelevant, like advising the use of "earmuffs or a colourful ski headband, if the wind hurts your ears" - I ask you. At its best it has a few points which you might find fleetingly interesting; at its worst it's a long-winded, unfocussed and patronising attempt at a self-help manual. You shouldn't buy this book, it is absolute rubbish."
~ Written on 2007-06-26