I’ve collaborated on three books with Bernardo J. Carducci, Ph.D., director of the Shyness Research Institute at Indiana University-Southeast.

Shyness: It Happened to Me: The Ultimate Teen Guide (Rowman & Littlefield, 2015)

Coming Soon: Shyness:  It Happened to Me in paperback!

“Carducci’s experience in leading shyness workshops results in practical suggestions to help teens understand the shyness trait and work toward becoming what he terms ‘successfully shy’. . . . Librarians may want to single out the section ‘On Becoming a Successfully Shy Teen’ for those intimidated by the book’s length or more interested in specific suggestions. . . .The authors briefly but firmly distinguish shyness from introversion, but even introverts can benefit from the techniques for enhancing social skills.”—VOYA

 

Shyness: A Bold New Approach (HarperCollins, 1999)

“Bernardo J. Carducci has written a hopeful, inspiring book that helps shy people to overcome self-defeating behaviors, respect their unique qualities, and lead lives filled with greater intimacy and self-acceptance. I highly recommend it!”—John Gray, Author, Men Are From Mars, Women Are From Venus

 

The Shyness Breakthrough: A No-Stress Plan to Help Your Shy Child Warm Up, Open Up, and Join the Fun (Rodale, 2003)

“Parents of shy youngsters will appreciate Carducci’s compassionate tone and his underlying message that shyness is a natural, manageable trait that requires patience and understanding rather than a flaw that needs a quick remedy.”—Publishers Weekly