FIrst of all, I'm not a psychiatrist able to judge this book on a scientific level. Also please consult a medical professional, this is not medical advise. However I used and use it as a tool along with regular meetings with a psychiatrist and the in-take of medicine.

The Book is split into three parts. First the author writes about social anxiety, how it's classified and differentiated to shyness etc. The second part includes tips on how to examine anxious behaviour in yourself and ways to overcome protective behaviour and the anxiety itself. After that we additional helpful advise and knowledge.

As I stated above I used the book as a complimentary tool to professional treatment. And in that case it really helped me devise a plan on how to slowly going out of my shell and learning to trust people again. I especially liked the questions offering a critical reflection of oneself. For the relevant parts theire are also fictional cases explaining and showing to the reader how anxiety manifests and influences the thought process and behaviour. After every chapter the key points are summarised in a useful box, allowing to get the gist of each chapter if you might need to in the future.

I managed to make really good progress in my therapy in less than a year but can't say how much of that is because of the book.

For anyone struggling with anxiety I still recommend seeking out professional help. However if that's not a possibility for you, this book can also help you make meaningful progress!