Reading now.

Disappointing! I do believe I am what the author describes as a "highly sensitive person" and I was looking to this book to provide helpful, practical tips. Instead, I found it disjointed and prescriptive. The writing style seemed odd to me -- readable, but just off somehow.

I was relieved to finish the book, so that says a lot right there. Other people have found this to be a very helpful resource, so I appear to be in the minority. There was just no meat here for me and I didn't come away from the reading experience with anything to take forward with me into my life.

Reserving for the Non-Fiction VBB.

Description from Amazon:

"Are you a highly sensitive person?

Do you have a keen imagination and vivid dreams? Is time alone each day as essential to you as food and water? Are you 'too shy' or 'too sensitive' according to others? Do noise and confusion quickly overwhelm you? If your answers are yes, you may be a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP).

Most of us feel overstimulated every once in a while, but for the Highly Sensitive Person, it's a way of life. In this groundbreaking book, Dr. Elaine Aron, a psychotherapist, workshop leader and highly sensitive person herself, shows you how to identify this trait in yourself and make the most of it in everyday situations. Drawing on her many years of research and hundreds of interviews, she shows how you can better understand yourself and your trait to create a fuller, richer life.

In The Highly Sensitive Person, you will discover:
* Self-assessment tests to help you identify your particular sensitivities
* Ways to reframe your past experiences in a positive light and gain greater self-esteem in the process
* Insight into how high sensitivity affects both work and personal relationships
* Tips on how to deal with overarousal
* Informations on medications and when to seek help
* Techniques to enrich the soul and spirit"

Removing from the VBB and making available.

I hope someone finds this of interest!