The Highly Sensitive Person: How to Thrive When the World Overwhelms You
The Highly Sensitive Person: How to Thrive When the World Overwhelms You
Nonfiction | Reference/Text Book | Adult | Published in 1997
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Nonfiction | Reference/Text Book | Adult | Published in 1997251
Reference/Text Book • Nonfiction
1990s
1997
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
Elaine N. Aron's The Highly Sensitive Person: How to Thrive When the World Overwhelms You explores the traits of highly sensitive individuals, detailing strategies for managing overwhelming environments. The book covers how to harness sensitivity as a strength in various aspects of life, providing practical advice for emotional regulation and self-acceptance.
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Elaine N. Aron's The Highly Sensitive Person: How to Thrive When the World Overwhelms You adeptly addresses the needs of sensitive individuals, offering practical advice and validation. Readers appreciate its clarity and empathy, though some find it repetitive and overly focused on sensitivity’s challenges rather than strengths. Suitable for those seeking self-understanding.
Who Should Read The Highly Sensitive Person: How to Thrive When the World Overwhelms You?
Readers who would appreciate The Highly Sensitive Person: How to Thrive When the World Overwhelms You by Elaine N. Aron are likely introspective individuals who identify with or wish to understand high sensitivity. They might also enjoy books like Susan Cain's Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking for its related themes of embracing one's natural temperament.
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Reference/Text Book • Nonfiction
1990s
1997
Adult
18+ years
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