Summary of Jenn Granneman's The Secret Lives of Introverts

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#1 I was in sixth grade when I was recruited into a close friend group with three other girls. We spent hours talking about boys and our dreams, and I thought I was just one of the girls. But deep down, I felt different.

#2 I had a difficult time participating in group activities as an adult. I was too different from my classmates and in-laws, who were all extroverts. I was broken, and I had to be.

#3 I had to learn about my introversion, and stop trying to be an extrovert. I began to like myself as I embraced my introversion and stopped trying to pretend to be an extrovert.

#4 I am the founder of Introvert, Dear, an online community for introverts. I never set out to be an advocate for introverts, but once I started writing about myself and my experiences, I was able to connect with other introverts and feel less self-conscious about my weird ways.

• Language: English
• Publisher: IRB Media
• Release date: May 4, 2022
• ISBN: 9798822502406

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Insights on Jenn Granneman's The Secret Lives of Introverts

Contents

Insights from Chapter 1

Insights from Chapter 2

Insights from Chapter 3

Insights from Chapter 4

Insights from Chapter 5

Insights from Chapter 6

Insights from Chapter 7

Insights from Chapter 8

Insights from Chapter 9

Insights from Chapter 10

Insights from Chapter 11

Insights from Chapter 12

Insights from Chapter 13

Insights from Chapter 1

#1

I was in sixth grade when I was recruited into a close friend group with three other girls. We spent hours talking about boys and our dreams, and I thought I was just one of the girls. But deep down, I felt different.

#2

I had a difficult time participating in group activities as an adult. I was too different from my classmates and in-laws, who were all extroverts. I was broken, and I had to be.

#3

I had to learn about my introversion, and stop trying to be an extrovert. I began to like myself as I embraced my introversion and stopped trying to pretend to be an extrovert.

#4

I am the founder of Introvert, Dear, an online community for introverts. I never set out to be an advocate for introverts, but once I started writing about myself and my experiences, I was able to connect with other introverts and feel less self-conscious about my weird ways.

#5

Being an introvert is a perfectly normal thing to be. You enjoy spending time alone, and you do your best thinking when you’re alone. You feel lonelier in a crowd than when you’re alone.

#6

Introverts are often called shy, but that is not always the case. They may be more comfortable writing than speaking, and they may not enjoy talking on the phone.

#7

Introverts are often thought of as being too intense, but that stems from their dislike of small talk. They would rather discuss something meaningful with someone than fill the air with chatter just to hear themselves make noise.

#8

There are many advantages to being