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Title: The Highly Sensitive Person: How to Thrive When the World Overwhelms You by Elaine N. Aron ISBN: 0-7351-0073-X Publisher: Replica Books Pub. Date: 01 February, 1999 Format: Hardcover Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $26.00 |
Average Customer Rating: 4.18 (76 reviews)
Rating: 5
Summary: A path-breaking book
Comment: My husband bought this book for me because he'd read about it and thought that I might be what Aron terms a "highly sensitive person" (HSP). Like many of the other reviewers here, I was amazed to discover that Aron described, and explained, many of my own traits and experiences: sensitivity to noise and dislike of hubbub (strong characteristics of American culture); stress and fatigue from brief and ordinary, though intense to me, social interactions; the ability to sense other people's moods and what is going on below surface interactions more so than others seem to; and the feeling of being the only one who experiences the world as I do. Aron's study is grounded in solid research and persuasive scientific explanations, as well as in her personal experiences and those of numerous subjects she interviewd. This is a path-breaking book that not only validates the experiences of sensitive people but gives specific, thoughtful advice for understanding ourselves, coping in the world (in a variety of situations, including one's job), and making the most of our senstivity. I suspect that the opinionated rants found among some of these reviews are from non-HSPs who don't get it, because HSPs are by nature more thoughtful (rather than boorish and angry) and would offer well-considered, fair assessments of the book. Thank you, Dr. Aron, for giving us this wonderful book.
Rating: 4
Summary: Groundbreaking reasearch into the subtleties of personality
Comment: Through solid research and observations made in her own therapy practice, Dr. Aron uncovers the facts about being highly sensitive. It does not mean being a crybaby, a 90-pound weakling or a scaredy-cat but rather possessing a sensitive nervous system -- an inherited biological trait. This book is about the 15 to 20f us who experience life at one end of the human spectrum. Highly Sensitive People (HSPs) process sensory input more finely and to deeper levels than average.Being aware of subtleties in your surroundings can be a great advantage. It may also mean that stimulating environments can bombard an HSP's system until s/he is exhausted. This trait, like any other, clearly has advantages and disadvantages.Dr. Aron addresses the impact of cultural ideals on the life experiences of HSPs by examining learned coping behaviors, common experiences and the self esteem struggles of those who have been constantly chastised to "toughen up." While providing practical advice on crafting a lifestyle that is suited to helping an HSP thrive, this book covers social interaction, career choices, personal health, gender issues and spiritual matters. For those struggling to survive in an aggressive culture that devalues the subtle abilities so central to the nature of an HSP, Dr. Aron has written an thoughtful, helpful, non-judgmental examination of ourselves. Parents, teachers and therapy professionals should also read this book. Don't despair, The Highly Sensitive Person is scheduled to be reprinted in paperback by the end of 1996.
Rating: 4
Summary: yes, interesting
Comment: certainly interesting, i did recognise myself, many times. in particular, i was intrigued (and still questioning) about the idea of "persona". the author has a wide view and throws up some very intersting vignettes e.g. the general sense of "disappointment" with other people sometimes. The book partially strengthened by resolve to take some counselling (something I have strongly resisted) and, so far anyhow, it has been v. interesting.
if i have one criticism, it is the assumption of Shyness. "Intuitiveness" has an outward - looking function - this creates a certain tension for HSP's, which I know only too well.... one can be friendly, warm, intuitive but not want to be "overwhelmed" with stuff, it is not really the same as the wallflower phenomenon.... but this is hard to explain.
i feel the criticism of other reviewers re. HSP as being "special" is not really deserved ... the author I feel does understand "it takes all sorts" and gives credit for everyone's strengths ... she just makes the point (quite reasonably I think) that HSP are often misunderstood and underestimate themselves.
For a more indepth approach to many questions raised, I highly recommend Mid-Life Spirituality and Jungian Archetypes by Janice Brewi and Anne Brennan.
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Title: The Highly Sensitive Person's Workbook by Elaine Aron ISBN: 0767903374 Publisher: Broadway Pub. Date: 08 June, 1999 List Price(USD): $18.95 |
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Title: The Highly Sensitive Person in Love : Understanding and Managing Relationships When the World Overwhelms You by Elaine Aron ISBN: 0767903366 Publisher: Broadway Pub. Date: 09 January, 2001 List Price(USD): $14.95 |
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Title: The Highly Sensitive Child : Helping Our Children Thrive When the World Overwhelms Them by Elaine Aron ISBN: 0767908724 Publisher: Broadway Pub. Date: 08 October, 2002 List Price(USD): $14.95 |
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Title: The Sensitive Person's Survival Guide: An Alternative Health Answer to Emotional Sensitivity & Depression by Kyra Psy.D. Mesich ISBN: 0595098002 Publisher: Writers Club Press Pub. Date: 24 July, 2000 List Price(USD): $10.95 |
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Title: Making Work Work for the Highly Sensitive Person by Barrie S. Jaeger ISBN: 007140810X Publisher: McGraw-Hill Trade Pub. Date: 17 December, 2003 List Price(USD): $19.95 |
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