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Quiet

the Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking
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Sep 04, 2016MomofMac rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
Fascinating study, and full of anecdotes about how those who have risen despite the 'handicap' of having been born introverted. No help, though, for those who were tormented all through school for being 'withdrawn' or for not 'getting…
Aug 30, 2016oliviapham rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
A thoughtful book about introverts written by an introvert. Full of feel-good anecdotes and arguments about why society should appreciate introverts as much as they seem to appreciate and reward the extroverts.
Aug 02, 2016candkb rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Highly informative and very readable...a great combination! A great read
Jul 29, 2016DBRL_JerilynH rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
It was nice to read about the importance of valuing the introvert as well as the extrovert. Being an introvert is not about "being shy." It's about approaching things in a slower way. Whether you are an introvert or an extrovert, I…
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Jul 12, 2016winner1746 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
What a beautiful book. It left me feeling validated and inspired. I'm an introvert and wish I had read this a long time ago!
Apr 27, 2016LexiLou2 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
So very insightful and well-rounded. This is very powerful knowledge to have in a community. The plethora of statistics and studies aside, there are some very succinct and powerful descriptions and scenarios within this book. I wish I…
Apr 21, 2016SPLMOR rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
This is a fascinating book about how different personality types (introverts and extroverts) deal with the world and each other. It should be mandatory reading for managers and supervisors.
Feb 22, 2016spiridiona rated this title 3.5 out of 5 stars
If you get bored by scientific data and research, this book is not for you. In Quiet, Susan Caine compiles decades of research that provide insights into the world of introverts. I'm an introvert myself and found this book very interesting…
Feb 21, 2016laurelkate rated this title 3.5 out of 5 stars
Great book for understanding the introvert - and for reaffirming one's introverted personality. Hopefully extroverts will read this and understand their counterparts a little better. The last couple of chapters were repetitive of the…
Jan 18, 2016cpdemers rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
A stunning look at the power of introverts in a world that rewards extraverts. A strong and penetrating analysis: read it.
Dec 30, 2015tamhum rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
Usually I avoid books where the title says it all. There's enough research here so that's definitely not the case and it's interesting whether you're an introvert or not.
Dec 26, 2015EmilyEm rated this title 3 out of 5 stars
I'd heard of this book several years ago and just got to reading it. I heard her give a TED talk based on material from her book, after realizing I’m more of an introvert than I thought. Cain explores the research that explores how…
Sep 25, 2015kevinorth rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
I've read a number of books on the topic of introversion. Some are very heavy on theory, others mostly memoir. This is the perfect combination of a well researched documentary and personal anecdotes about successfully, peacefully, and to…
Aug 16, 2015persephone_1 rated this title 1 out of 5 stars
this is another book about introverts written by an extrovert/extravert, and by someone who equates shyness and neuroticism with introversion, lots of name-dropping not much new info, very formulaic and not very enlightening
Aug 12, 2015Ana_Podolyan rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Great book! It made it clear that I am actually a very normal person :) And I do not need to fix anything :) cool!
Jun 23, 2015JP_Wright rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
For the first time in my life, I finally feel both represented and justified about who I am. Susan Cain does every introvert justice by meticulously explaining our qualities and characteristics through intense qualitative and quantitative…
Sally26
Jun 22, 2015Sally26 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
One of my FAVORITE books of all time. As an introvert myself, I found it extremely validating and encouraging. (She is also great at responding to feedback from her fans so maybe I'm a liiiiitle biased...just a little) ;)
May 24, 2015janetll69 rated this title 2 out of 5 stars
This was more of a manual on how Introverts should be extroverted rather than explaining to everyone how introverts work and how to understand them better. As a moderate introvert, I was very disappointed in this book.
Apr 16, 2015SlDuck rated this title 2 out of 5 stars
Overrated. Downright tedious in some sections.
bibliotechnocrat
Mar 27, 2015
A sociological "Aha" moment. Cain discusses the rise of the extrovert ideal in North American culture, and it's one of those things that once seen, cannot be unseen. It is a great loss that charisma and personality have trumped integrity…
Mar 05, 2015AnaWright rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
For an introvert like myself this book helped me see that actually what I do in quiet and in silence is valuable. Even though introverts' ideas are sometimes overlooked or dismissed because they're voiced quietly or without certain…
Feb 17, 2015kityojames rated this title 3 out of 5 stars
A good read for extroverts, introverts, and those introverts living in the extroversion dream I Probably didn't get what I expected from this book. But it is a well researched book that provides comforting details on why it is not a…
Jan 03, 2015
There aren't many books that I can claim have changed my life. None, actually, until I read this. An eye opener for those who may berate themselves for not quite "fitting in" to the manic hubbub of modern life and society. Beat yourself up…
Dec 20, 2014eleanorsolomon rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
This book changed my life. I used to be very depressed about the fact that I was so quiet, but Quiet made me realize that it's not so bad after all. Sometimes it's even good! Thank you, Susan Cain.
Dec 17, 2014GLNovak rated this title 3.5 out of 5 stars
I thought I would just devour this book as I believe I am an introvert and wanted to read about others and how we fit in with the extroverts of the world. I did get immersed in the first third, but then I realized that she was writing…