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The book that started the Quiet Revolution

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, superbly 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.

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Format: TradePaperback
Author: Cain, Susan
ISBN: 9780307352156
Condition: Used
Dimensions: 8.00 x 1.10
Number Of Pages: 368
Publication Year: 2013

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Reasons to value your introversion

Steve L. - 2 years 2 months ago

Social occasions exhaust me, but energize some of my friends. This wise book may help you as much as it did me in figuring out why that is. Introverts should read Quiet to better understand themselves; extroverts should read it to understand their friends and family members who tend to want to go home early. Cain makes a great case that the world needs its introverts as much as its extroverts. They complement each other. The book is filled with insight, delivered with humor.
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The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking

Amanda V. - 3 years 9 months ago

In a world where extroversion is rewarded and introversion is seen as a character flaw, "Quiet" by Susan Cain aims to expel the myth that introverts are less successful than there extrovert counterparts. As an introverted person, I found it very affirming that "Quiet" points out the many strengths that introverts possess-- which can actually make them more successful!
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Wonderful and reflection-inducing read!!!

Luke W. - 4 years 11 months ago

This book is a landmark read on how introverted traits can be a source of strength and integrity in a world supposedly dominated by extroverted individuals. The material presented allows the reader a platform to not only take pride in their own quiet personality, but to seek out and connect with others who share similar obstacles. Well-researched text and I took so much from this book!!! #SpringPicks
The introvert gift

Amanda S. - 5 years 10 months ago

She delves into the underlying challenges, but also the gifts, of being an internally thoughtful person and how society benefits from delayed responses. A must-read for educators and business managers alike.

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Reasons to value your introversion

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

Wonderful and reflection-inducing read!!!

The introvert gift