Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking in Ultimate Popsugar Reading Challenge

Oct 29, 2020 Chelsea rated it it was amazing

Shelves: non-fiction

Quiet has been on my radar for several years and I finally listened to the audiobook. I found myself within these pages, for sure! I think many readers would identify with the traits often assigned to introverts, reading in a quiet space is something an introvert enjoys, after all! Most importantly, I think it's worth mentioning, that not all people are total introverts or extroverts, but exhibit some of the traits identified for each. Quiet is powerful! ...more

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Apr 20, 2016 Nari rated it it was ok

Shelves: did-not-finish

The book is pretty "meh" I got about 3 cds into the audiobook, but I wasn't really interested in the subject. Other than discussing some big-name celebrities that are introverts, there wasn't really much to the book that I could relate to, or apply to my own life. I'm disappointed, because I've heard so many wonderful things about this book. But other than the big message of "its OK to be an introvert, these celebrities are too!" there wasn't much for me to grasp onto. Maybe it gets better? Yes, ...more

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Jan 08, 2013 Booktart rated it really liked it

Shelves: psychology

It took me a while to read this and I read several books in between, but it was an interesting read and I got into it again at the end. I definitely related to the introvert child Cain describes in the last chapter. Overall I think there's an introvert/extrovert spectrum and not too many people are clearly one or the other, but I found some of the advice helpful and definitely related to some of the descriptions of introverts throughout the book. I also found myself bringing up the book quite of ...more

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Jan 15, 2019 Megan rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Shelves: self-help, elena-recs

The Ted Talk was good, but reading the whole book was worth it - Cain really did her research and put everything together in a readable way. I recommend this one for everyone: if you are an introvert, this book will help you capitalize on your strengths; if you are an extrovert it will help you understand people you love.

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