Public speaking, test taking, eating in a restaurant, writing in public, and dating: What do all of these have in common? They are all situations in which social fears occur. The book, Dying of Embarrassment by Barbara G. Markway, Cheryl N. Carmin, C. Alec Pollard, and Teresa Flynn details a proven program for overcoming social phobia and social anxiety. This self-help book provides the reader with questionnaires, coping skills, powerful cognitive behavioral techniques, real-life examples, …showed first 75 words of 1617 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1617 total…wanted to dispose of his/her problems alone. It helped me to evaluate my problems and coach me through my public speaking fears. I think that it helped me realize that I am not the only one who is afraid of being embarrassed. Now, I will be able to conquer my fears completely and make me a stronger individual because I believe I can. I would recommend this book to anyone who has social fears.