Quiet

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

#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.

Fantastic book with a great narrator!

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

It's the fourth, but it's one of the best!

What was one of the most memorable moments of Quiet?

The narrator's great inflections, which happen throughout the book.

What about Kathe Mazur’s performance did you like?

She has the *perfect* voice for this kind of book!

If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be?

"Shut up"

A very good read.

Insightful and wonderful. Most important, though, I learned a great deal about myself and how I interact with my world. I've got a better understanding of myself and more confidence with my place among others.
I didn't come from a highly supportive environment which, for an introvert like me, is a great liability. What I've learned here, however, validates what I've done-but doubted-over the years. I wish I'd had an open mind to this idea decades ago! This book is a great tool to have handy, and I'm a smarter and wiser person for reading it, often making reference to the many relevant segments to me. I highly recommend this book.

Incredible Book

This is my 1st audiobook and it’s been an extraordinary experience. Susan Cain makes a well-researched and documented declaration that there is nothing wrong with being an introvert. This book is a must read for introverts, ambiverts and extroverts! This title is especially important for parents that suspect their child is introverted.

Everyone NEEDS to read this.

For every human that cares to interact with the world, please read this book. I’m an extrovert with an introverted husband, best friend, coworkers, clients, and possibly future children & this book has made my life richer with more depth of understanding.

Well researched book

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

The narrative/writer had a pleasant voice.

Were the concepts of this book easy to follow, or were they too technical?

yes, she used lots of examples and anecdotes.

Any additional comments?

Nice book to validate an introverts experience.