Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking

Introverts are thinkers and enjoy alone time rather than wasting valuable time "chit chatting" about nothing.

The author of “Quiet” is an admitted introvert. She did a wonderful job countering misconceptions about introversion. As an introvert myself I have always felt inferior at school and work compared to my very talkative and outgoing peers. Introverts are not people with a personality flaw. They are people who recharge their batteries by being alone while extroverts recharge theirs by socializing. Introverts are thinkers, sensitive, serious, thoughtful, and reserved people. While they appear quiet and repelling, their minds are actually racing with creative ideas and planning their next exciting project rather than wasting time with idle small talk. Some of the most famous and renown people in history were introverts.

38 out of 40 people found this review helpful.

Amazing!

This book is extremely insightful. I found it to answer many of the questions I have trekked to answer myself for 55+ years. I have been validated! My introverted personality trait is for real; I am not anti-social. Quite the opposite. I love people; just in smaller doses when possible. My extrovert persona is something I have used my free will to develop for the people and career I love. I still, however, am bored with small talk but no longer feel I am a defect.

10 out of 10 people found this review helpful.

Well researched, worth reading

Insightful analysis of how American culture went from admiring Character (attributes such as thoughtfulness and honesty) to admiring Personality ( traits of salesmanship and extroversion). I disagree with very little of what I've read, and my points of disagreement are mainly that the author occasionally pushes too hard to make a point or ties a corollation too tightly together when other factors may be present. Highly recommended for quiet people who prefer a more contemplative life than the noisy, shallow party that is American popular culture.

10 out of 10 people found this review helpful.

Great book

I loved this book. I loved it on a personal level because no one ever stops to talk about these things in a public way. I love that Cain has brought attention to introversion and managed to make the case that it isn't actually a bad thing. It's educational; especially for parents who don't understand their children. It's probably a must read for all parents who have a least one "shy" or "bookish" child. It's also a must read for anyone who ever thought they didn't fit in because they would rather read a good book then go on a pub crawl.

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For years, even decades, I kept thinking that there was somethin

For years, even decades, I kept thinking that there was something wrong with me. Many times I wished I was different, more forceful. After reading this book, I now realize this is how God has made me. In many respects, this book has helped to remedy some of those mental conflicts I have experienced over the years as an introvert. Now I have to learn not to let my introversion, which can border on shyness, prevent me from learning new things. Particularly as I enter the last third of my life.

1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

Great book!

Really enjoyed this book! Also learned a lot and was able to accept things about myself that I now realize are just part of my introvert nature. This book was very readable and so interesting!

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Amazing

Love this book

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Leonardo da Vinci

Was an introvert :)

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Excellent book

I highly recommend this book to my fellow introverts along with teachers, parents & business owners. It offers a lot of interesting information pretaining to personality and makes a good argument for the case that the extrovert ideal in today's society could be detrimental to us all. A great read.

Loved it!

This book helped me understand people more, especially me... I realize that being "different" is ok.

Rocks

Just kiding it's crap

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Life changing

Great book. Validating. After all these years. I now know that there is nothng wrong with me. (D'oh)

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Loved it

This book made me feel better about being an introvert. A very good read.

Wow

How the world undervalues introverts and doesn't even know they're doing it.

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Loved this book

It explained why i act the way i do. Im naturally introverted and sometimes it bugs me. But now i know it can be a good thing:) person below me: im not sure there's even a way to chat on here...at least for my nook simple touch

I wanna chat

Im depressed

Insight into Introversion.

Introversion explained! Embraced instead of the wipeout modern society tries perform.

Very interesting to see how different peoples and cultures view

Very interesting to see how different peoples and cultures view extraversion in comparison to introversion. Writing was seamless and interesting throughout the book. Great for any one interested in psychology or finding out more about themselves and others. Highly recommend.