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The Highly Sensitive Person:
How To Thrive When The World Overwhelms You

by Elaine N. Aron, Ph.D.

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Sensitive and In Love

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A general introduction and covers every aspect of an HSP's life. Worldwide bestseller. Translated into 32 languages. With an Author's Note summarizing the latest research.

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