Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking in Book Riot's Read Harder Challenge

Jan 08, 2014 Mycala rated it it was amazing

Shelves: made-me-think, permanent-library, inspiration, for-a-class

I started this book two years ago, then I couldn't find where I put it, then I read the whole thing for my Intro to Psych class. I think this book should be required reading, especially for extraverts. I'm tired of being classified as "shy" when I mention I'm an introvert -- my friends will tell you I'm anything but. I once had a completely clueless boss tell me I needed to show more initiative when I had been on a new job for a day and a half and rather than just dive in and do tasks I hadn't d ...more

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May 22, 2012 Christina rated it really liked it

Shelves: faves-would-read-again, psychology-refs

You know you have a good book when many pages are covered in highlights, underlining and notes like "wow!". I first discovered Susan Cain through her TED talk last year. The beautiful way she approaches the subject of introversion (and extroversion as well) is so well done. She doesn't sugar coat things, nor is she bashing extroverts in any way. Rather, she sheds light on many areas of strength that rarely get discussed. The book is chock full of research, so academics will enjoy, but it's writt ...more

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Sep 13, 2012 Kim rated it really liked it

Shelves: 2012, history-social, nonfiction

The whole time I was reading this book, I was thinking "yes, yes, this is it exactly!" It comes very, very close to describing me to a T. I never even realized how nice it would feel to have something "normalize" my experience. Highly recommend this book to well, everyone, extroverts and introverts alike, because it gives both parties insight into the other and has the added benefit of giving introverts some ammunition to say "Hey! I'm just fine, thank you kindly!" when they feel pressured to be ...more

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