Scott reviewed How to be yourself by Ellen Hendriksen
Not to cure, but to curate
5 stars
A problem alot of science books make is relying on jargon. That problem is maybe the jargon catches on in common parlance. Maybe is dropped like the heavy term it is. Maybe it is only adopted by people wanting to sound smart. But does it reach well to people who need it?
This book does a great job of not relying on jargon. And focuses on getting its -ideas- across. And with alot of careful everyday language. But still invites us to the research on this field. And gives good examples. Encouraging, and light hearted.
Some of my fav parts are were it tells you not to feel bad about having Social Anxiety. How in fact it really is a natural function, just one that has gotten too powerful. That we should not try to cure it or eliminate it. Cause it keeps us from embarrassing ourselves, or hurting others. …
A problem alot of science books make is relying on jargon. That problem is maybe the jargon catches on in common parlance. Maybe is dropped like the heavy term it is. Maybe it is only adopted by people wanting to sound smart. But does it reach well to people who need it?
This book does a great job of not relying on jargon. And focuses on getting its -ideas- across. And with alot of careful everyday language. But still invites us to the research on this field. And gives good examples. Encouraging, and light hearted.
Some of my fav parts are were it tells you not to feel bad about having Social Anxiety. How in fact it really is a natural function, just one that has gotten too powerful. That we should not try to cure it or eliminate it. Cause it keeps us from embarrassing ourselves, or hurting others. It made the condition feel more natural. Even manageable. Which I feel the book has given me insight needed to start really confronting it.
I really recommend this book if you feel you are affected by Social Anxiety. Or even if you dont, and want to understand the condition better. It's a great read in general, too.
