Quiet

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

By: Susan Cain

Narrated by: Kathe Mazur

Length: 10 hrs and 39 mins

Publisher's summary

#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

At least one-third of the people we know are introverts. 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 we see introverts and, equally important, how they see themselves.

©2012 Susan Cain (P)2012 Random House

Critic reviews

2013, Carnegie Medal, Long-listed

2012, Goodreads.com Readers Choice Award for Best Debut Author and Best Nonfiction Book of the Year, Winner

“As an introvert often called upon to behave like an extrovert, I found the information in this book revealing and helpful. Drawing on neuroscientific research and many case reports, Susan Cain explains the advantages and potentials of introversion and of being quiet in a noisy world.” (Andrew Weil, author of Healthy Aging and Spontaneous Happiness)

“Susan Cain has done a superb job of sifting through decades of complex research on introversion, extroversion, and sensitivity—this book will be a boon for the many highly sensitive people who are also introverts.” (Elaine Aron, author of The Highly Sensitive Person)

Quiet, by Susan Cain bring value for both introverts AND extroverts

Weather your a definition introvert, or a bubbly extrovert, this book is for you. Cain touches base on many topics which are beneficial to everyone, especially bosses, teachers, parents, and of course those who poses the “quiet power”.

Overall a good narrative around introverts and their strengths

I enjoyed this book and the research that went behind the book I learned a lot about some other interesting attributes of introvert versus extrovert I know they are gross categorization and don’t apply to all people and still it’s thought-provoking and it teaches you new methods of dealing with people and improving your relationship with people who might be very different from you.

For the leader looking for a different perspective

Well read and important piece. For help with those team members that may seem to be too quiet, risk averse or who don't display passion the conventional way

Great Book

My biggest takeaway, it’s okay to be an introvert and I don’t need to change. Most of my life I’ve been told to change and become more extroverted—I felt like there was something wrong with me (even though I performed at the highest level in every organization / school I attended). This book made a big impact on my self reflection.

EVERYONE SHOULD READ THIS.

This book was eye opening and inspiring. I will definitely be reading it again!

I'm no longer ashamed for being myself

This book was so informative, kind and inspirational. I've always been shamed for being introverted and let those judgements ruin the best parts about myself. But no more! Here's to a new, happier life of feeling content and confident with my unique perspective. Excellent book.

Great Information

As a wife and mother this information was very valuable to me. It helped me better understand many people and relationships in my life, along with myself.

Great book

This book was extremely helpful for me in understanding my true personality. This type of writing fascinates me!

Must buy!

Real good book for someone to better understand an extravert and the way they see the world.

Priceless!

I have a better understanding of my younger self, and a deeper acceptance of who I have become.