Sorry I’m Late, I Didn’t Want to Come by Jessica Pan

Book Summary:

“An introvert spends a year trying to live like an extrovert with hilarious results and advice for readers along the way.

What would happen if a shy introvert lived like a gregarious extrovert for one year? If she knowingly and willingly put herself in perilous social situations that she’d normally avoid at all costs? Writer Jessica Pan intends to find out. With the help of various extrovert mentors, Jessica sets up a series of personal challenges (talk to strangers, perform stand-up comedy, host a dinner party, travel alone, make friends on the road, and much, much worse) to explore whether living like an extrovert can teach her lessons that might improve the quality of her life. Chronicling the author’s hilarious and painful year of misadventures, this book explores what happens when one introvert fights her natural tendencies, takes the plunge, and tries (and sometimes fails) to be a little bit braver.”

My Rating:

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My Review:

I was totally intrigued when I saw the title of this book. I am a social introvert and I enjoyed this lighthearted but relatable non-fiction book that read like an engaging novel.

As a shy introvert frequently known as a “shintrovert”, Jessica Pan decided to take a year to step out of her shell and enter the “extroverted world”. After a family crisis in her family turned into a light bulb moment she realized she was lacking in the friend’s department. She decided to take this time to focus on connecting with new people who might just turn into the good friends she was hoping for in her own life.

She shares her trials and tribulations and also the things she learned along the way…many of which, pleasantly surprised her. This book was insightful and humorous and if this title catches your eye, you might enjoy it too!

Thank you to NetGalley and Andrews McMeel Publishing for a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.