In late November, I received a book in the mail entitled The Powerful Purpose of Introverts: Why the World Needs YOU to be YOU by Holley Gerth. Being an introvert, I was pretty excited to read this book, and it didn't disappoint. It really helped me to understand myself more. As someone who is currently unemployed and looking for a job, I found it actually really helped me with realizing what kind of jobs I should be looking for, based on my social limits.
The back of the book states this: "Introverts make up half the population, yet most people still don't truly understand what it means to be one. In this eye-opening book, Holley Gerth shares everything you need to know, from brain science to the psychological, relational, and spiritual aspects of being an introvert. She also reveals exactly what will help you beat your struggles and maximize your strengths so you can live with clarity, courage, and confidence in a world that needs what only you can give."
From the beginning, I found this book interesting and definitely helped me to understand myself more. At the end of the first chapter, Holley says "Who we are comes with potential struggles and strengths.... ...What if a struggle is just the other end of a strength?... ...Growth happens not by changing who we are but by learning how to move away from struggles and toward our strengths."
The book is filled with facts and research about the inner workings of our brains and such. It was so interesting to read about the physical differences in the brains of introverts and extroverts. Holley also included tips on things like what foods are better for an introverted brain. The entire book was not just a book about introverts and understanding them, but it also included many introspective times and 'activities' to help understand yourself personally, and how to best embrace your introverted-ness while also thriving in this world and what God has called you to.
If you're an introvert looking to understand yourself better, or an extrovert who struggles to understand your significant other, child, friend, etc, I encourage you to give this book a read! It could help you in small ways, but it could also have a major, lasting impact!
*** Book has been provided courtesy of Baker Publishing Group and Graf-Martin Communications, Inc. ***
