The Highly Sensitive Person by Elaine Aron
The Highly Sensitive Person is Elaine Aron's guide to understanding the highly sensitive trait and its effects on daily life. The listing describes an updated edition with new research and an author’s note, covering self-understanding, past experiences and ways to build a fuller life.
At a glance
- The description presents the book as a guide to recognizing and understanding high sensitivity as an innate trait.
- The edition is described as revised and updated, with new research, an author’s note and discussion of antidepressants.
- The listing identifies Elaine Aron as a research and clinical psychologist who first identified the highly sensitive trait.
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Pros and cons
Pros
- Addresses recognizing sensitivity, understanding its context in one's life and making adjustments for a fuller life.
- The listing says this edition includes newer research and a new author’s note.
Technical specifications
8 specifications| Publisher | Citadel |
|---|---|
| Publication date | January 27, 2026 |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 304 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 0806545526 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0806545523 |
| Weight listed | 9.4 ounces |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 5.44 x 0.79 x 8.19 inches |
What to know before buying
- The listing describes a revised and updated edition and gives a publication date of January 27, 2026. Confirm the edition details if you need a specific version. The suggested approaches are self-help material, not a stated substitute for professional care.
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Readers exploring whether the highly sensitive trait resonates with their experience.
- People seeking a self-help perspective on sensitivity, self-understanding and everyday life.
Less suited to
- Readers looking specifically for a workbook or a step-by-step clinical treatment program. The listing describes this as a guide, not a workbook or treatment manual.
Customer reviews on Amazon
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Customer feedback is represented here only by aggregate ratings, which lean positive overall but include a smaller share of lower-star ratings. That may help indicate broad reader reception, but the ratings alone do not show which parts readers valued or disliked, or whether the book’s approach will suit a particular reader.
Frequently asked questions
What does the book cover?
The listing says it helps readers understand the highly sensitive trait, view past experiences in that context and consider changes for a fuller life.
Does this edition include updated material?
The listing describes it as revised and updated, with new research and an author’s note, and mentions a fresh discussion of antidepressants.
How long is the book?
The listed print length is 304 pages.
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