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Quiet Power: The Secret Strengths of Introverts

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by Susan Cain (Goodreads Author)

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I'm turning 20 this year so I'm struggling to figure out whether to read this version or Quiet. What are your thoughts?
Memory Toast I think both versions are valuable. The adult version has captivating writing and has a lot more breadth and depth, but this version is a combination …moreI think both versions are valuable. The adult version has captivating writing and has a lot more breadth and depth, but this version is a combination of introduction to the topic and guidebook on how to maximize your strength as introvert, with practical steps.

So, basically, I suppose it's more about what you're looking for than your age that matters in terms of which you should read. (less)
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Not exactly about the book, but thinking if this book could solve what I'm going through on daily basis. It's the existential crisis I'm stuck with. And also I'm an ambivert but often I get to immerse myself in a lonely place buried under unexplainable pain. Most of the times I'm thinking of how inefficient I'm or vice versa. But both the ways it's is intense and I'm worried about it. Suggestion please?
Cheryl This book might help. Books like Noonday Demon and Hyperbole and a Half might help, too. But your world 'intense' suggests to me that you ought to see…moreThis book might help. Books like Noonday Demon and Hyperbole and a Half might help, too. But your world 'intense' suggests to me that you ought to see a doctor and seriously consider getting extra help including, yes, medicine.(less)
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