I have used this book since last August and see improvement in lots of areas, like talking to sales clerks and people at work and meeting new people. I was always too scared to meet new people or go to the mall or parties. I did not know what to say and knew I would come across sounding stupid. That is not as big of a problem now because this book shows me how to control my panic and gives me things to say. I really like how it shows me what my strengths are and how to build on them and reminds me to praise myself when I do something right. I never believed I did anything right before. I think this is an excellent book which can be used by itself or with therapy.