The Love-Shy Survival Guide Reviews
Now there is more interest in [autism spectrum disorders and sexuality] as more people with AS (mostly men) acknowledge that they have a deep-seated fear of intimate relationships and sexuality. Finally this is being recognized for the serious problem that it is, and Talmer Shockley … is a true pioneer...
This book is truly revolutionary and may finally open our eyes to this poorly understood condition that needs attention, but has been neglected for so long... While this book may raise some eyebrows, this is an important book for any organization that works with adults with ASD.
-Excerpt of book review
by Anne Carpenter (herself on the autism spectrum) in the
Autism Society of Michigan Spring '09 Newsletter
Autism Society of Michigan Spring '09 Newsletter
A couple readers posted reviews to Amazon:
Great
insight into love-shyness
June 15, 2009
by Midnight oil reader
Mr. Shockley puts in
depth how undisclosed love-shyness can affect ones
life not only in social situations but also in the work force. Becoming
aware that this is a huge problem, that left untreated, can lead to
depression and a very lonely life.
Being a love-shy person himself, Shockley can relate from his experiences and so his information is from the heart and from much studying on this topic. His book is upbeat, good advice and overall a good read. As a friend to a parent with a love-shy child, the earlier one can become an informed parent, the greater ones chances for eliminating much future suffering for your offspring. A worthwhile read!
Very Informative
June 16, 2009 by buffalo nickel
This was a very informative book, in my opinion. It brought to light a new way of looking at relationships, and why they sometimes don't work out, or in this case, don't start. Many people probably know at least one person who is "love-shy" but probably don't know what it is, or why they are unable to do something as seemingly simple as ask another out on a date. This book opened my eyes to people who may have social anxieties that prevent them from doing what many people take for granted: being able to appropriately pursue someone who they are interested in romantically. This is a good book to read for anyone, especially someone who may have a friend or family member who is having difficulty in this aspect of his or her life. Maybe through this book, and others like it, families and friends will be able to better understand a love-shy person's isolation and be able to reach out to them.
Being a love-shy person himself, Shockley can relate from his experiences and so his information is from the heart and from much studying on this topic. His book is upbeat, good advice and overall a good read. As a friend to a parent with a love-shy child, the earlier one can become an informed parent, the greater ones chances for eliminating much future suffering for your offspring. A worthwhile read!
Very InformativeJune 16, 2009 by buffalo nickel
This was a very informative book, in my opinion. It brought to light a new way of looking at relationships, and why they sometimes don't work out, or in this case, don't start. Many people probably know at least one person who is "love-shy" but probably don't know what it is, or why they are unable to do something as seemingly simple as ask another out on a date. This book opened my eyes to people who may have social anxieties that prevent them from doing what many people take for granted: being able to appropriately pursue someone who they are interested in romantically. This is a good book to read for anyone, especially someone who may have a friend or family member who is having difficulty in this aspect of his or her life. Maybe through this book, and others like it, families and friends will be able to better understand a love-shy person's isolation and be able to reach out to them.
