This is a very compassionate book written in personal terms for those who feel social anxiety to an extreme degree. Are you one of these folks? Are you stressed out by the challenges of socializing, but recognize the need for it as well? This book is for the introverts - that society of folks who are basically thinkers, artists, musicians, research scientists and the like. You may be someone who contributes to the world in your own way through reflection and analysis. Yet, you have the human need to seek the esteem of others. Like extroverts, you have the desire to love and feel worthy of love. Sometimes you want to reach out and have someone respond. There are hidden talents within you that can help you succeed in a world where the extroverts are heard, but the quiet introverts remain silent. You are comfortable living within yourself, and there is a need for people like you. Your innate curiosity has, however, led you to realize that you cannot experience life to its fullest. You are not a turtle As you look around you sense that the extroverts seem happier than you do at times, and you feel you are missing something. The need to overcome the aversion you have toward socialization has become overwhelming. You are part of the world which we share and the world has the need to appreciate and recognize your contribution. You are neither a nameless face nor a faceless name. If you tell them who you are, they will respond