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)

Interesting read

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

Yes, I would recommend this book as it dispels some of the myth related to being introvert.

What was the most interesting aspect of this story? The least interesting?

It was fascinating to read about the thought process of introverts vs extroverts. Perhaps the most interesting part was reading about the emotional exhaustion that introverts feel while meeting lots of people.

Quiet

Very interesting information very enjoyable. Learned a lot about the two different personalities and how they interact

I want more!

What made the experience of listening to Quiet the most enjoyable?

The author has spent 7 years doing research on this topic and it's so thought-provoking and fascinating that leaves me crave for more. 1/3 to 1/2 of the population is introverts and we all need to learn how to better leverage their talent. I thoroughly enjoyed the book and the reader. I'd strongly recommend it!

Outstanding

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

Yes, because it provides the listener with a pallete of well researched and organized studies on how introverts relate to the world.

What did you like best about this story?

The confident, yet subdued narration, which is perfect for introverted listeners and the many thoughtful insights it provides.

What does Kathe Mazur bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

Her VOICE is amazing and the inflections PERFECT!

What’s the most interesting tidbit you’ve picked up from this book?

Introverts are wired from the very start albeit they can extend them selves when needed.

Any additional comments?

This is an amazing, well documented and organized book. It can also answer many questions for those of us who are introverted and help us understand that extroversion is not the only game in town.

Best book I have read(listened to) in ages.

Where does Quiet rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

Every introvert should read this book. It was insightful and helpful with examples and coping strategies for living in an extrovert world.

Intriguing, engaging, and revelatory

This was an amazing listen. It helped me learn more about myself and others in my life. Both introverts and extroverts.

Just great

As an introvert operating out of my comfort zone on a daily basis, the book just spoke to me.

Well researched topic. Excellent audio reading.

Any additional comments?

The book itself is a wonderful piece that explores the world of introverts and extroverts. Even though the book is tailored to introverts, the Susan Cain does not favour one type too heavily over the other. Kathe Mazur does an excellent reading of the book. Her soft-spoken voice helps to really bring the content to life and was the perfect choice.

Amazing

Every aspect about this book was simply amazing. I highly recommend this book to anyone whether they are introverted or extroverted. I wish Susan would write more books like this as this seems to be her only publication.

Truly enjoyable and informative

I loved this book. I learned a great deal and will be listening to it again. I enjoyed the story and the narration as well.