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Quiet

the Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking
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Nov 24, 2023laphampeak rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
Many of us grew up with parents, our educational system, and society in general favoring the movers and shakers. It was (is) considered a falling short of character to withdraw or be quiet. I like Cain's description for the introverts…
Sep 17, 2023Spillie rated this title 3.5 out of 5 stars
What a pleasure it was to discover a book that described me and all my quirks in a positive way. It has been difficult at times to celebrate my introversion but this book helped me see the gifts, skills, and unique perspectives I bring to…
Sep 14, 2023Cynthia_McCarthy rated this title 3 out of 5 stars
Meh. If you're an introvert, you'll recognize yourself in the descriptions of how introverts need time alone and how they prefer to spend time. I'm an ambivert, but certainly recognized myself in the descriptions of people who prefer to be…
Aug 11, 2023writermala rated this title 2 out of 5 stars
I was, to say the least, disappointed. I thought the author would give more ways to handle being introverted or sensitive in an extroverted world. I for one am not introverted but I'm definitely sensitive and my cohort wasn't addressed in…
Jun 09, 2023
As an introvert living in a world of puppy extroverts (my family included), this book was a tonic when it first came out. Finally, somebody gets it! A foundational classic offering history, empathy and good will for the wallflowers of the…
Mar 28, 2023Kimburlie rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
I'm a total introvert - so my viewpoint is probably really bias. I enjoyed the book, and a lot of times I'm like "YES, that's exactly how I feel!" While I liked the book and how the author touched on many different topics, many points…
Feb 19, 2023leahrei rated this title 2 out of 5 stars
My very quiet friend, Beverly, told me she really liked this book. (Sounds like a mnemonic) I'm an introvert and like being one. The theme here was, it's OK to be an introvert. Kind of like when someone starts the conversation with, "now…
Feb 25, 2022pacl_teens rated this title 3 out of 5 stars
"This book is almost like a justification for introverts. Being an ambivert, I can relate so much with this because I see myself in the parts where she talks about introverts' stimulation and response activity to the extrovert ideal idea…
Jan 24, 2022empbee rated this title 3 out of 5 stars
Some good observations but dragging on and on. A better editing would have made it a more interesting read.
Jan 11, 2022annekearns07 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
As someone who has been labeled “quiet” “shy” my whole life I found this book to be incredibly validating and helpful in understanding how to respect and even appreciate my introversion. Cain eloquently argues that introverts don't need to…
Nov 19, 2021ArapahoeSarah rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
One of my favorite books! I think most introverts will love this book and find the information to be quite worthwhile. The part about how extrovert qualities have become increasingly valued in our society was very interesting.
Nov 03, 2021mattfromthecity rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
This is a well written, well researched book that summarizes a lot of theory and academic study into a way that is approachable for a wide audience. While the title accurately suggests this book is aimed primarily at introverts who feel…
Jun 25, 2021Bluebird_159 rated this title 3.5 out of 5 stars
As the title states, this book talks about introverts in a world that favors extroverts. Though some of the beginning portions of this book are boring, they destroy common misconceptions about introverts, such as: an introvert is a shy,…
Jun 17, 2021
For me, reading this book just as I was turning 70, was a revelation. All of my life, I've fought against the limitations of introversion and my own personality. I lived with the "be shy, you die" admonition I learned from student…
Jun 05, 2021Boych2018 rated this title 3.5 out of 5 stars
Very informative for the layman.
May 25, 2021vettle rated this title 1 out of 5 stars
I was excited to read this being an introvert myself. I couldn't get past the first handful of pages. I have a background in personality psychology and the author makes gross blanket assumptions about introverts being "quiet" and closed…
May 01, 2021Rhett_butler rated this title 2.5 out of 5 stars
This book started out pretty good with talking about how introverts are undervalued but then pivoted to a heavy focus on how introverts can serve capitalism and how we are valuable in the work place. This heavy handed focus really didn't…
Mar 22, 2021JasmineS_KCMO rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
This book helped me learn so much about myself! It was so freeing to finally learn about being an introverts and what all that entails. Susan Cain does great research to back her facts. I loved the many examples given on how the world is…
Jan 14, 2021
Leo says 4 stars
Sep 23, 2020helenebooks rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
A delightful deep dive and welcome affirmation for introverts, who are often misunderstood and under-appreciated. In the author’s words, “Love is essential; gregariousness is optional.”
Jul 29, 2020EliK1 rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
This book was published in 2012 but it's somehow all the rage in 2020. Everyone seems to be reading it. I'm not sure what prompted that. I usually do not like non-fiction books, but this was a great read. VERY informative. It gives plenty…
Jul 15, 2020
It's part public relations campaign and part therapeutic session pep talk for introverts. It's helpful, for sure, as it lives up to its subtitle: "The power of introverts in a world that can't stop talking." I appreciated the…
Jul 04, 2020
New information for me was the point how the US society values the loud and outgoing more than the contemplative. Puts things in a different light!
May 14, 2020TEENREVIEWCREW rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
This book fired up a quiet revolution around the world. Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can’t Stop Talking is a New York Times bestseller book by American author Susan Cain. Quiet shines its spotlight on the oft-overlooked…
Mar 27, 2020
This carefully researched and gently worded look into introverts is much needed in today's loud world. Susan didn't create an "us vs them" atmosphere between introverts and extroverts but a method of nurturing understanding so we can all…