The Irish Catholic - December 1994
Shyness has at sometime or another affected us all - however confident, gregarious or open we may appear to the outside world. The fear of rejection or negative responses from others can seriously affect our lives so that we miss out on relationships, a social life and job opportunities. This author, a confessed sufferer of chronic shyness, addresses the problem of this social affliction, not with quick-fix remedies and instant solutions, but with half-step-by-half-step- suggestions which will help us to make shyness work for us and build our confidence to help us outgrow our apprehensions.
Garrison Keillor, humourist, author of Lake Woebegone Days
Scripture says that the meek shall inherit the earth. Do we want to? I don't know. But if we are going to, then this book would probably help us run things, assuming we accept the deal. We'll see
Product Description
A step-by-step self-help guide to overcoming shyness which shows how to become assertive and take control, how to sharpen social skills and how to overcome social panic. Includes advice on how to deal with an audience.
From the Publisher
Shy people will be grateful at now having to ask for the book. A US edition of this work has been published.
From the Back Cover
"It was the most terrifying experience of my life. It took most of the year to get up my resolve. Finally I sat down by the phone, a friend at my side coaxing me on. I began to dial the number ... but then my finger pressed the receiver button and the call was cancelled. This went on for several evenings. Wednesday night had a sense of now or never. If I waited any longer it would be too late in the week. Finally I completed dialling her number. Her father answered and I asked if she was a home. Now I was fully committed. I thought I would faint." Blaine Smith did get that date. Gradually he learned a lot about how to handle his shyness. Now he shares his insights and counsel with others who struggle with the pain of shyness and who see it holding them back socially, in the workplace - and even spiritually.
