Lots of times we get wrapped up in the meaning of words and see it from one perspective. Humans are so much more complex and unique than a definition. I love the message of Sensitive and Strong and the perspectives that both Denise and Cheri bring to what it means to be a highly sensitive person. Just as there's not just one way to look at someone who is defined by any other label, it's the same for those who are HSPs. To be sensitive does not mean you are not strong and to be strong does not mean you are not sensitive.

Love love love this book! I learned sooooo much about myself…just when I thought I knew it all, lol. Truly insightful and helpful. Can’t say enough good things!

I did not expect to read this book in less than a day, but that is exactly what I did. This book is written for women, but I do think some of the information could be for anyone who is a highly sensitive person or wants to learn more about it, to better understand someone who is a highly sensitive person. I enjoyed learning more about what classifies a person as a "highly sensitive person" and how that is not necessarily a negative thing. It is not just about being sensitive as most people will assume, but there is a greater depth to the label that needs exploring. Something I would have liked to have seen with this book is a recommendation on more resources to understand the concept, and even sections on how to help a child or teenager who is also a highly sensitive person, as this book was definitely geared toward adults.

I didn't like this book at first only because it was too accurate and I didn't like realizing how sensitive of a person I am and because I wanted concrete examples of what to do as an HSP. It didn't seem like the book was providing what to do but was more focused on turning to God, which is good, but I wanted more solutions. However, the unexpected answers came towards the end when it talked about how to be an HSP that gives to others and brings glory to God. I was awed by the power my personality has for the kingdom of God and that makes the difficulties of being an HSP more bearable. I now have the tools to know how to bless others just the way I was created. From this book, I really did learn that I am both sensitive and strong.

I thought this book would help my daughter, who I suspected was an HSP - Highly Sensitive Person - and, as she is reading it now, it is very helpful to her. However, my surprise was finding out that I, myself, also lean heavily toward HSP traits. Who knew?? Reading this book was eye-opening and transformative. I learned more about why I am the way I am than any personality test I have ever taken. This makes perfect sense because HSP is not a simple personality trait - it is a genetic and biological aspect of humanity in which 20% of the population experience a higher degree of sensitivity in response to stimuli. The authors are both HSP's themselves, although one is an extrovert and one an introvert. They both give us detailed peeks into their lives as an HSP, which is extremely helpful in thinking about our own lives, as well as the people we love who are also HSPs. They present HSPs as normal, complete, and created by God just the way we are. We are encouraged to examine who we really are by looking inside ourselves to discover our strengths and weaknesses, looking up to our Creator for reassurance and acceptance, and looking out to others to determine how we can use our unique sensitivity to impact and help those around us. I encourage all of us to read this book, because even if we are not an HSP ourselves, chances are we love someone who is.