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INFP: A Flower in the Shade
" A Flower in the Shade" by Sandra Nichols is a comprehensive and insightful examination of the Myers-Briggs INFP personality.This book will help INFP'
Appreciate the value of their idealistic natureUnderstand the apparent contradictions of their personalityComprehend the value of their capacity for healing separationsDiscover their contributions as romantic heroesValue their unique ability of seeing the big pictureAdopt coping strategies for dealing with criticism and feeling unappreciated or misunderstoodDevelop ways of building greater self-confidenceUnderstand their fascination with prospect and possibilityRealize their personal power, their tremendous influence, and their contributions to the world as healers, truth-seekers, and advocates of humanityThe rich inner world and inherent contradictions of INFP's are examined in " A Flower in the Shade". It is an inspirational and motivational read for INFP's in search of a deeper understanding of their type, its challenges, and ways of dealing with them.
Appreciate the value of their idealistic natureUnderstand the apparent contradictions of their personalityComprehend the value of their capacity for healing separationsDiscover their contributions as romantic heroesValue their unique ability of seeing the big pictureAdopt coping strategies for dealing with criticism and feeling unappreciated or misunderstoodDevelop ways of building greater self-confidenceUnderstand their fascination with prospect and possibilityRealize their personal power, their tremendous influence, and their contributions to the world as healers, truth-seekers, and advocates of humanityThe rich inner world and inherent contradictions of INFP's are examined in " A Flower in the Shade". It is an inspirational and motivational read for INFP's in search of a deeper understanding of their type, its challenges, and ways of dealing with them.
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147 pages, Kindle Edition
Published May 9, 2016
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Sandra Nichols
13 books7 followersSandra Nichols is a Canadian author of fiction and non-fiction. She has an extensive background in nursing and healthcare management and a Bachelor of Science degree in Multidisciplinary Studies. Nichols is the mother of two adult children and lives with her husband in Port St. Lucie, Florida. Follow Sandra at www.sandranichols.com.
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June 19, 2018
Comprehensive discription of an INFP
I thoroughly enjoyed this book. It's provided a lot of insight on why I am the way I am. Only thing was the use of only the masculine pronoun throughout the book. Being female, it was if putting that the author didn't use both gender pronouns or neutral ones.
I thoroughly enjoyed this book. It's provided a lot of insight on why I am the way I am. Only thing was the use of only the masculine pronoun throughout the book. Being female, it was if putting that the author didn't use both gender pronouns or neutral ones.
October 3, 2021
Essential Reading for the INFP
This is truly a love letter for INFPs and perhaps those close to them. I am 69 years old and oh how I wish I had known this information years ago. I believe my life would have been so much different and so much better. It is so easy for INFPs to feel there is something wrong with them and to hide themselves as broken or unacceptable. I have spent my entire adult life trying to understand myself and what was --wrong-- with me. My parents were not child people and so crippled me emotionally. My early upbringing was confusing and very difficult for me. I have been to numerous psychologists, studied psychology in collage, and read hundreds of books on psychology and self help, all to little avail. My life has been stunted and crabbed because I was led to believe there was something very wrong with me, and I couldn't be while it effective until I was --fixed --. This book has done more than the accumulated total of everything else I have studied to introduce myself to ME! It is so affirming, and rings so true about what I know to be true about me that, after decades of self doubt, inward searching, and outward misunderstanding, I have come home to myself. If you are an INFP, and especially if you are rather new to the concept, I urge you to read this book. Since we are such a minority, such a rarity, WE must understand OURSELVES, since there is little chance we will be understood by others. If we do not understand ourselves, we will almost certainly dwarf our lives and rob ourselves and the world. But, if we do understand ourselves we have at least the foundation to build the lives we were meant to have. I have my copy on Kindle and have highlighted every single section, breaking down concepts with highlighting to make the salient point stand out. Literally every word of the text has been highlighted in one color or another. This is a book I have read several times and will re-read often; not because the information is obscurely presented (quite the opposite) but because it is often necessary to frequently reacquaint ourselves to ourselves until we REALLY understand -- and rejoice -- in who we are and the gifts we bring to the world.
This is truly a love letter for INFPs and perhaps those close to them. I am 69 years old and oh how I wish I had known this information years ago. I believe my life would have been so much different and so much better. It is so easy for INFPs to feel there is something wrong with them and to hide themselves as broken or unacceptable. I have spent my entire adult life trying to understand myself and what was --wrong-- with me. My parents were not child people and so crippled me emotionally. My early upbringing was confusing and very difficult for me. I have been to numerous psychologists, studied psychology in collage, and read hundreds of books on psychology and self help, all to little avail. My life has been stunted and crabbed because I was led to believe there was something very wrong with me, and I couldn't be while it effective until I was --fixed --. This book has done more than the accumulated total of everything else I have studied to introduce myself to ME! It is so affirming, and rings so true about what I know to be true about me that, after decades of self doubt, inward searching, and outward misunderstanding, I have come home to myself. If you are an INFP, and especially if you are rather new to the concept, I urge you to read this book. Since we are such a minority, such a rarity, WE must understand OURSELVES, since there is little chance we will be understood by others. If we do not understand ourselves, we will almost certainly dwarf our lives and rob ourselves and the world. But, if we do understand ourselves we have at least the foundation to build the lives we were meant to have. I have my copy on Kindle and have highlighted every single section, breaking down concepts with highlighting to make the salient point stand out. Literally every word of the text has been highlighted in one color or another. This is a book I have read several times and will re-read often; not because the information is obscurely presented (quite the opposite) but because it is often necessary to frequently reacquaint ourselves to ourselves until we REALLY understand -- and rejoice -- in who we are and the gifts we bring to the world.
March 21, 2017
This book is not only helpful but it's beautiful.
It's not a perfect text, there are some typos. But I just loved how everything is explained and put into the words I was struggling to find.
It's not a perfect text, there are some typos. But I just loved how everything is explained and put into the words I was struggling to find.
May 11, 2020
Book of wisdom for INFP
Great book describing the world of INFPs, one of the rarest personalities. There are many wonderful insights, lessons and ideas that will lead to a greater appreciation of INFPs. This is a healing and inspiring book for the Healers, Mediators, Romantics of the world.
Great book describing the world of INFPs, one of the rarest personalities. There are many wonderful insights, lessons and ideas that will lead to a greater appreciation of INFPs. This is a healing and inspiring book for the Healers, Mediators, Romantics of the world.
December 3, 2020
This book was written in a way that just makes me feel great about being an infp. I had to bookmark and highlight a lot of stuff because the author really nailed what an infp is. I'm glad I read this book.
July 17, 2023
All my life essentially, I thought I was one MBP type, when in truth I was another entirely, and in finding that "other," a whole new door to my self-perception has suddenly been flung wide open, and with it, came this realization of my superpowers! Wow.
January 4, 2017
The Amazing INFP
An amazing insight into the mind & heart of an INFP personality. I identified with every page & finally understand who & what l am
An amazing insight into the mind & heart of an INFP personality. I identified with every page & finally understand who & what l am
April 20, 2018
This describes my infp personality to a T. It was an amusing and interesting read.
October 18, 2020
Highlighed parts in my Kindle that seemed uncanny. Loved it!
February 13, 2021
the few last chapter is so relatable and beautiful
November 7, 2025
Full of things I already knew.
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