{"product_id":"the-secret-lives-of-introverts-inside-our-hidden-world","title":"The Secret Lives of Introverts: Inside Our Hidden World","description":"\u003ctable align=\"center\" border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"2\" cellspacing=\"0\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"productDetailSmallElements\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDescription for Sales People\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJenn Granneman is the creator of IntrovertDear.com, with 800,000 page views per month and 200,000 visits per month. It has 47,000 Facebook likes, 16,000 followers on Twitter, and 10,000 email subscribers. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe topic of introversion is a rising trend. Content on various forms of social media have gone viral: Susan Cain's TED talk \"The Power of Introverts\" has over 14 million views; YouTube's \"15 Things Introverts Want You to Know\" has 3.8 million views; Huffington Post and Buzzfeed post regularly about introversion. Susan Cain's \u003cem\u003eQuiet\u003c\/em\u003e is also a \u003cem\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/em\u003e bestseller. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe book offers a unique angle on the topic of introversion--an invitation into the world of introverts, with tips at the end of every chapter for extroverts who want to know how their introvert friends and partners think and live. Most books about introversion focus on self-promotion instead.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrief Description\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"Is there a hidden part of you that no one else sees? Have you ever been told you're too \"quiet,\" \"shy,\" or \"awkward\"? If so, you might be an introvert. On behalf of those who have long been misunderstood, and ignored, fellow introvert Jenn Granneman writes a compassionate vindication--exploring the secret inner world of introverts. Drawing from scientific research and interviews with hundreds of introverts, Granneman reveals the clockwork behind the introvert's mind. Whether you are a bona fide introvert or an extrovert anxious to learn how we tick, these revelations will answer the questions you've always had: What's going on when introverts go quiet? - What do introvert lovers need to flourish in a relationship? - How can introverts find their own brand of fulfillment in the workplace? - How can introverts mine their rich inner worlds of creativity and insight? - And more! With other myths debunked and truths revealed, The Secret Lives of Introverts is an empowering manifesto that guides you toward owning your introversion by working with your nature, in a world where you deserve to be heard.\"--\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBiographical Note\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eJenn Granneman\u003c\/b\u003e is on a mission: to let introverts everywhere know it's okay to be who they are. She has advocated for introverts since 2013, when she created \n\u003ci\u003eIntrovertDear.com\u003c\/i\u003e, the popular online community and publication for introverts. For most of her life, she felt weird, different, and out of place because of her quiet ways; now, she writes about introversion because she doesn't want other introverts to feel the way she did. Her writings on introversion have appeared in \n\u003ci\u003eThe Huffington Post\u003c\/i\u003e, \n\u003ci\u003ePsychology Today\u003c\/i\u003e, and Susan Cain's \n\u003ci\u003eQuiet Revolution\u003c\/i\u003e, among others. Jenn lives in Minnesota, and no, she doesn't want to go out this weekend. \n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAdrianne Lee\u003c\/b\u003e, illustrator, is a creative techie who enjoys telling stories through her whimsical and witty cartoons. Her work combines Manga-style drawing with smart-but-subtle humor. When she is not indulging her need to tell stories with a humorous twist, Adrianne can be found drinking too much coffee and sorting through her options for her next \"big idea\".\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"Jenn Granneman is among the most sensitive and thoughtful introvert authors today . . . \n\u003ci\u003eThe Secret Lives of Introverts\u003c\/i\u003e brings to life the experiences every introvert shares and helps us embrace our quiet nature in a very loud world.\" \n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e--Susan Cain, author of \u003ci\u003eQuiet: The Power of Introverts in a World that Can't Stop Talking and creator of Quiet Revolution\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e \"Introverts love secrets, and here, Jenn Granneman opens us to a rich world of them--secrets about what introverts think, desire, and feel; how our brains operate; why we get hangovers without drinking; how to navigate love and work; and what liberates us. An intimate line to the wisdom of introverts--without the awkward introduction and small talk.\" \n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e--Laurie Helgoe, PhD, author of \u003ci\u003eIntrovert Power: Why Your Inner Life is Your Hidden Strength\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e \"Reading Jenn Granneman's \n\u003ci\u003eThe Secret Lives of Introverts\u003c\/i\u003e is like sitting on a stoop with a friend who understands the stigmas you face as an introvert. She offers you support and gentle guidance to navigate this noisy world. In this highly relatable book, Granneman covers topics like: how to manage the overstimulation of socializing, why solitude is crucial to an introvert's well-being, and how introverts can succeed in their jobs and relationships. . . . Granneman combines compelling anecdotes and the latest research for a fact-filled and enjoyable read, succeeding at her mission to let introverts everywhere know that it's okay to be who they are.\" \n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e--Nancy Ancowitz, presentation and career coach and author of \u003ci\u003eSelf-Promotion for Introverts(R)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e \"Introverts are sometimes dismissed as boring or socially awkward, but in \n\u003ci\u003eThe Secret Lives of Introverts\u003c\/i\u003e, Jenn Granneman reassures them they are normal, just different.\" \n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e--\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e \" \n\u003ci\u003eThe Secret Lives of Introverts\u003c\/i\u003e provides introverts and those close to them with validating insight regarding their nature. It clears many of the common misconceptions surrounding introversion. It's a wonderful in-depth guide that lets introverts know we are not alone in our way of being, while informing those less introverted of our strengths, gifts and ability to be happy as we are.\" \n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e--Brenda Knowles, creator of \u003ci\u003espace2live\u003c\/i\u003e and author of \u003ci\u003eThe Quiet Rise of Introverts: 8 Practices for Living and Loving in a Noisy World\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e \"This one goes out to all of us who have a still surface but depths that teem with energy and life. Allow [Jenn Granneman] to show you the magic of your inner worlds and how to quietly bless others with what stirs down deep.\" \n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e--Adam S. McHugh, author of \u003ci\u003eIntroverts in the Church\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Listening Life\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e \" \n\u003ci\u003eThe Secret Lives of Introverts\u003c\/i\u003e is the new introvert's bible containing everything you need to know to understand, embrace, and celebrate your introversion. Granneman strikes a blissful balance between intriguing research on the science of introversion and heartfelt personal stories and insights that will have you shouting 'amen' in agreement (in your head, of course). True to her introverted nature, Granneman takes a thoughtful and thorough approach to explaining the many intricacies of being an introvert in an extrovert-biased world.\" \n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e--Michaela Chung, author of \u003ci\u003eThe Irresistible Introvert: Harness The Power of Quiet Charisma in a Loud World\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e \"Jenn Granneman conveys everything that is beautiful and unique about what it means to be an introvert. She guides us through some difficult moments in life that are all too familiar to anyone who has struggled coming to terms with their quiet personality.\" \n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e--Debbie Tung, author of \u003ci\u003eQuiet Girl in a Noisy World\u003c\/i\u003e and creator of \u003ci\u003eWhere's My Bubble\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e \" \n\u003ci\u003eThe Secret Lives of Introverts\u003c\/i\u003e is a book for everyone, introverts and extroverts alike. From the first embrace of chapter one, introverts who have endured the pain of feeling out of place, inadequate, or outright weird will feel remarkably understood. . . . Jenn's warmth and exceptional ability to connect with her readers makes \n\u003ci\u003eThe Secret Lives of Introverts\u003c\/i\u003e an enjoyable, validating, and encouraging must read. I love this book!\" \n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e--Aaron Caycedo-Kimura, author of \u003ci\u003eText, Don't Call: An Illustrated Guide to the Introverted Life\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e \"One of the best books I've ever read on introvert empowerment. Granneman's fearless honesty about what it means to be an introvert in today's loud, fast, and busy world filled with overcrowded schedules and spaces is desperately needed by all of us who have ever felt 'too sensitive.' She's given me my new personal mantra: 'In your alone time, you're free.'\" \n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e--Lauren Sapala, author of \u003ci\u003eThe INFJ Writer\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e \"Reading this book was like finding a decoder ring for introverts. Jenn Granneman's candid, eloquent description of the introvert experience had me nodding along and underlining parts. It's wonderful to know that we are not alone, even in our need for solitude and quiet.\" \n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e--Nanea Hoffman, founder of \u003ci\u003eSweatpants \u0026amp; Coffee\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e \" \n\u003ci\u003eThe Secret Lives of Introverts\u003c\/i\u003e is for every introvert who has felt different. Filled with practical advice just for introverts on everything from romance to careers . . . its pages are filled with \"mhm\" moments and \"aha\" insights.\" \n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e--Thea Orozco, visibility advisor at \u003ci\u003eIntrovertology\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher Marketing\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAn introvert guide and manifesto for all the quiet ones--and the people who love them--on dating, relationships, work, careers, and more.\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eOn behalf of those who have long been misunderstood, rejected, or ignored, fellow introvert Jenn Granneman writes a compassionate vindication--exploring, discovering, and celebrating the secret inner world of introverts that, only until recently, has begun to peek out and emerge into the larger social narrative. Drawing from scientific research, in-depth interviews with experts and other introverts, and her personal story, Granneman reveals the clockwork behind the introvert's mind--and why so many people get it wrong initially. Chapters include: \n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Science of Introversion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntroverts Aren't Unsociable--We Socialize Differently\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLet's Be Awkward Together--Introverts in Relationships\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo I really Have to Do This Again Tomorrow? Introverts and Career\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInside the Introvert's Inner World\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnd much more!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eWhether you are a bona fide introvert, an extrovert anxious to learn how we tick, or a curious ambivert, these revelations will answer the questions you've always had: \n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat's going on when introverts go quiet?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat do introvert lovers need to flourish in a relationship?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow can introverts find their own brand of fulfillment in the workplace?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo introverts really have a lot to say--and how do we draw it out?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow can introverts mine their rich inner worlds of creativity and insight?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhy might introverts party on a Friday night but stay home alone all Saturday?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow can introverts speak out to defend their needs?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eWith other myths debunked and truths revealed, \n\u003ci\u003eThe Secret Lives of Introverts\u003c\/i\u003e is an empowering manifesto that guides you toward owning your introversion by working with your nature, rather than against it, in a world where you deserve to be heard. \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIs there a hidden part of you that no one else sees? Do you have a vivid inner world of thoughts and emotions that your peers and loved ones can't seem to access? Have you ever been told you're too \"quiet,\" \"shy,\" \"boring,\" or \"awkward\"? Are your habits and comfort zones questioned by a society that doesn't seem to get the real you? If so, you might be an introvert.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContributor Bio:\u003c\/strong\u003eGranneman, Jenn\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eJenn Granneman\u003c\/b\u003e is on a mission: to let introverts everywhere know it's okay to be who they are. She has advocated for introverts since 2013, when she created \n\u003ci\u003eIntrovertDear.com\u003c\/i\u003e, the popular online community and publication for introverts. For most of her life, she felt weird, different, and out of place because of her quiet ways; now, she writes about introversion because she doesn't want other introverts to feel the way she did. 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