In a culture that ranks sociability and extroversion above the introverted traits of deep thinking and being alone, Ilse Sand shows how to find joy and meaning as an introvert or highly sensitive person. She debates whether these traits are caused by nature or nurture and shows how someone like this can organize their life to be content, highlighting the strengths of these conditions, such as good listening skills and a rich imagination, and suggesting ways to overcome the negatives, such as the need to avoid overstimulation and over-critical thinking. Including advice from other introverts or highly introverted people, and two self-tests for sensitive and introverted traits, this book gives readers a deeper understanding of introversion and high sensitivity.