One of the things I like about this book is that the messages are so personal. That makes the writing easy to read. And because the messages are from famous people, the book has a lot of authority. Those people have obviously gotten over their shyness enough to become famous!Or NOT gotten over their shyness. The book is inspiring because you realize that 1) shyness can be overcome, and/or 2) you can succeed even in highly public fields and remain shy.This is not the magic bullet that will tell you all you need to know about overcoming shyness, but it will inspire and motivate you. So if you are on the path to overcome your own shyness, this book is a welcome companion. I'm the author of Self-Help Stuff That Works, and I can tell you that simple inspiration and motivation works very well to keep you taking the actions that will eventually change your life. I recommend this book.