Sorry I'm Late, I Didn't Want to Come

An Introvert’s Year of Living Dangerously
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You might enjoy this book if you're intrigued by the idea of an introvert stepping out of her comfort zone to embrace extroverted activities for a year. It's perfect for those interested in social experiments, personal growth, and a humorous take on overcoming social anxiety. With engaging storytelling, it offers both inspiration and entertainment for anyone looking to expand their social boundaries.

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Sorry I'm Late, I Didn't Want to Come

‘Funny, emotional and deeply inspiring, this is perfect for anyone wanting to break out of their comfort zone’ Heat

What would happen if a shy introvert lived as an out-and-out extrovert for one year?

One hilarious and painful year of misadventures in extroverting. Jess Pan goes out on behalf of all the introverts to answer the question- is it really true that extroverts have all the fun?

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One hilarious and painful year of misadventures in extroverting. Jess Pan goes out on behalf of all the introverts to answer the question — is it really true that extroverts have all the fun?

Funny, emotional and deeply inspiring, this is perfect for anyone wanting to break out of their comfort zone — Heat

What would happen if a shy introvert lived as an out-and-out extrovert for one year? Jessica Pan is about to find out...

When she found herself jobless and friendless, sitting in the familiar Jess-shaped crease on her sofa, she couldn't help but wonder what life might have looked like if she had been a little more open to new experiences and new people, a little less attached to going home instead of going to the pub.

So, she made a vow — to push herself to live the life of an extrovert for a year. She wrote a list — improv, a solo holiday and... talking to strangers on the tube. She regretted it instantly.

Sorry I'm Late, I Didn't Want to Come follows Jess's hilarious and painful year of misadventures in extroverting, reporting back from the frontlines for all the introverts out there.

But is life actually better or easier for the extroverts? Or is it the nightmare Jess always thought it would be?

In a world of self-care and nights in, this book will inspire and remind you to do some things that scare you every so often. — Emma Gannon

Tender, courageous and extremely funny, this book will make us all braver. — Daisy Buchanan

A chronicle of Pan's hilarious and painful year of being an extrovert. — Stylist

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The book by Jessica Pan is lauded for its humour, courage, and relatability, offering readers a delightful and amusing journey through the author's attempts to embrace extroversion. Critics highlight its ability to balance laugh-out-loud moments with inspiring reflections, making it a standout in the self-help genre. Its honest depiction of introversion versus extroversion resonates with many, all while being beautifully written and immensely entertaining.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781784164157

Publisher: Transworld Publishers Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 20 February 2020

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Black Swan

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 24.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 199.0mm

Weight: 255g

Pages: 368

About the Author

Jessica Pan is a journalist whose work has appeared in the likes of the Guardian's Weekend magazine, Stylist, The Cut, Lenny Letter and Vice. She has a BA in Psychology from Brown University. Jessica is also the co-author of the book Graduates in Wonderland, an epistolary memoir about living in Beijing and Paris. She previously worked as a TV reporter and magazine editor in Beijing and now lives in London.

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