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

by Susan Cain

Book Overview

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER - Experience the book that started the Quiet Movement and revolutionized how the world sees introverts--and how introverts see themselves--by offering validation, inclusion, and inspiration

"Superbly researched, deeply insightful, and a fascinating read, Quiet is an indispensable resource for anyone who wants to understand the gifts of the introverted half of the population."--Gretchen Rubin, author of The Happiness Project

ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR--People, O: The Oprah Magazine, Christian Science Monitor, Inc., Library Journal, Kirkus Reviews

What are the advantages of being an introvert? They make up at least one-third of the people we know. They are the ones who prefer listening to speaking; who innovate and create but dislike self-promotion; who favor working on their own over working in teams. It is to introverts--Rosa Parks, Chopin, Dr. Seuss, Steve Wozniak--that we owe many of the great contributions to society.

In Quiet, Susan Cain argues that we dramatically undervalue introverts and shows how much we lose in doing so. She charts the rise of the Extrovert Ideal throughout the twentieth century and explores how deeply it has come to permeate our culture. She also introduces us to successful introverts--from a witty, high-octane public speaker who recharges in solitude after his talks, to a record-breaking salesman who quietly taps into the power of questions. Passionately argued, impeccably researched, and filled with indelible stories of real people, Quiet has the power to permanently change how you see yourself.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0307352145
• ISBN13: 9780307352149
• Release Date: January 2012
• Publisher: Crown Publishing Group (NY)
• Length: 352 Pages
• Weight: 1.32 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.3" x 6.4" x 9.4"

Customer Reviews

Quiet the power of introverts in a world that can’t stop taking

good informative book

this was past due.

excellent insight into the introvert and how much of our society has not appreciated the introvert.

The value of introversion

It was very well researched and does a good job of explaining how and why our society focuses on and rewards extroverts. I saw my childhood, myself as a parent, and my workplace in her descriptions. On the downside, sometimes I found myself skimming content because the research became a little redundant. Also, I would have liked to see the last chapter fleshed out with more ideas on how to integrate the strengths of both groups in work, school, and parenting. There were some good ideas but they were just sort of thrown in as a list at the end. Overall, it was a middle of the road good read.

Great book for introverts and extroverts alike!

Very well researched and insightful book. First book I have read on this subject, and thoroughly enjoyed getting an insight as an introvert into my extroverted friends. Would be good for business managers to read to develop strengths of their employees.