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

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One-third of the world's population are introverts, and we are quietly going to take over the world while you extroverts are busy yapping it up and not paying attention. Don't say you haven't been warned.
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At least one-third of the people we know are introverts. They are the ones who prefer listening to speaking, reading to partying; who invent and create but prefer not to pitch their own ideas; who favor working on their own over brainstorming in teams. Although they are often labeled “quiet,” it is to introverts we owe many of the great contributions to society — from Van Gogh’s sunflowers to the invention of the personal computer.

Passionately argued, impressively researched, and filled with the indelible stories of real people, Quiet shows how dramatically we undervalue introverts, and how much we lose in doing so. Susan Cain charts the rise of “the extrovert ideal” over the twentieth century and explores its far-reaching effects — how it helps to determine everything from how parishioners worship to who excels at Harvard Business School. And she draws on cutting-edge research on the biology and psychology of temperament to reveal how introverts can modulate their personalities according to circumstance, how to empower an introverted child, and how companies can harness the natural talents of introverts. This extraordinary book has the power to permanently change how we see introverts and, equally important, how they see themselves.

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“A superbly researched, deeply insightful, and fascinating book that will change forever the way society views introverts.” Gretchen Rubin, author of The Happiness Project

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"An intriguing and potentially life-altering examination of the human psyche that is sure to benefit both introverts and extroverts alike." Kirkus, Starred Review

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“Susan Cain is the definer of a new and valuable paradigm. In this moving and original argument, she makes the case that we are losing immense reserves of talent and vision because of our culture's overvaluation of extroversion. A startling, important and readable page-turner that will make quiet people see themselves in a whole new light.” Naomi Wolf, author of The Beauty Myth

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“Quiet legitimizes and even celebrates the 'niche' that represents half the people in the world. Mark my words, this book will be a bestseller.” Guy Kawasaki, author of Enchantment

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“Susan Cain has done a superb job of sifting through decades of complex research....This book will be a boon for the many highly sensitive people who are also introverts.” Elaine Aron, author of The Highly Sensitive Person

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"Cain offers a wealth of useful advice for teachers and parents of introverts…Quiet should interest anyone who cares about how people think, work, and get along, or wonders why the guy in the next cubicle acts that way. It should be required reading for introverts (or their parents) who could use a boost to their self-esteem." Fortune.com

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"Rich, intelligent...enlightening." Wall Street Journal

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"This book is a pleasure to read and will make introverts and extroverts alike think twice about the best ways to be themselves and interact with differing personality types." Library Journal

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"An intelligent and often surprising look at what makes us who we are." Booklist
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About the Author

Susan Cain is the author of the instant New York Times bestseller Quiet: The Power of Introverts in A World That Can’t Stop Talking which has been translated into more than 20 languages. Her writing on introversion and shyness has appeared in the New York Times; the Dallas Morning News; The Atlantic; O, The Oprah Magazine; Time.com; and PsychologyToday.com. Cain has also spoken at Microsoft, Google, the U.S. Treasury, and at TED 2012. Since her TED talk was posted online, it has been viewed more than one million times. She has appeared on national broadcast television and radio including CBS This Morning, NPR’s All Things Considered, and NPR’s The Diane Rehm Show, and her work has been featured on the cover of Time magazine, in Wired, Fast Company, Real Simple, Fortune, Forbes, USA Today, the Washington Post, CNN, Slate.com, and many other publications. She is an honors graduate of Princeton and Harvard Law School. She lives in the Hudson River Valley with her husband and two sons.
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mudcatmls, September 5, 2013 (view all comments by mudcatmls)
I have recently finished reading this great book on some very important personality types, the introvert. I am an introvert, but can, at times, be out of my box. This is a book that I highly recommend to introverts that will help you to better understand who you are as a person, how important you are, and how to not let extroverts tell you that you need to change for the better in their way of thinking. I like how the author tells us that it was introverts that changed the world in many ways. Introverts are scientist that make great discoveries, business people, artist, and great thinkers who have changed the world for the better. I like how the book helps the introvert how to make it in a very extroverted society. Kudos to the author of this great book that I whished had come out many years ago!
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Melinda Ott, June 20, 2013 (view all comments by Melinda Ott)
I should start by saying that I am an introvert--one who fought against being an introvert for many years as I was continually told that I needed to change, that I needed to "come out of my box." So, from my personal position, this was an incredibly freeing book to read.

Cain starts by examining not introverts, but the extrovert ideal. When I first started, I found this a bit awkward. However, as I got into the book, I realized that this was necessary to set the foundation for her examination of introverts. And she does examine them from every angle--nature versus nurture, cultural influences, even biological influences. This book is packed with information, but Cain is able to present it in such a way that it is easily readable. There were times that I felt it dragged just a bit, but that happened when she discussed areas (such as business) for which I don't have much interest. Other people may find those sections to be the most interesting.

I've seen many bloggers reading this book, and I know it has shown up on more than a few "bests" lists. And I'm happy for that. Cain has an important message to share and I hope that people do read this book--introverts and extroverts--and take it to heart.
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gogi, January 2, 2013 (view all comments by gogi)
An important book, much more than a "psychology text." Quiet is not only an interesting read, it's on a topic that is (like introverts themselves) often overlooked, underestimated and/or misunderstood.

Cain's thinking is of immense value (and comfort) to anyone who is or has been labeled an introvert, or any creative person who is challenged by our culture's over-emphasis on the "squeaky wheel," groupthink, and the ubiquitous but often unproductive "team brainstorm."

It is also of great practical value to a whole range of folks (whether or not they themselves are introverted)-- a few that come to mind off the top of my head: HR people, CEOs, mid-level managers, creative directors, producers, space planners, interior designers and meeting planners. And, oh yes, PARENTS, PLEASE! (Especially extroverted ones.)

A MUST READ for anyone who collaborates professionally. (And finally out in affordable paperback, hurray!)
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Product Details

ISBN:
9780307352156
Author:
Cain, Susan
Publisher:
Broadway
Subject:
Personalityy
Subject:
Psychology : General
Copyright:
2013
Edition Description:
Trade paper
Publication Date:
20130129
Binding:
Trade-only material
Language:
English
Pages:
368
Dimensions:
7.99 x 5.19 x 1.06 in 0.68 lb
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Product details 368 pages Broadway - English 9780307352156 Reviews:
"Staff Pick" by ,

One-third of the world's population are introverts, and we are quietly going to take over the world while you extroverts are busy yapping it up and not paying attention. Don't say you haven't been warned.

by Linda C.
"Review" by , “A superbly researched, deeply insightful, and fascinating book that will change forever the way society views introverts.”
"Review" by , "An intriguing and potentially life-altering examination of the human psyche that is sure to benefit both introverts and extroverts alike."
"Review" by , “Susan Cain is the definer of a new and valuable paradigm. In this moving and original argument, she makes the case that we are losing immense reserves of talent and vision because of our culture's overvaluation of extroversion. A startling, important and readable page-turner that will make quiet people see themselves in a whole new light.”
"Review" by , “Quiet legitimizes and even celebrates the 'niche' that represents half the people in the world. Mark my words, this book will be a bestseller.”
"Review" by , “Susan Cain has done a superb job of sifting through decades of complex research....This book will be a boon for the many highly sensitive people who are also introverts.”
"Review" by , "Cain offers a wealth of useful advice for teachers and parents of introverts…Quiet should interest anyone who cares about how people think, work, and get along, or wonders why the guy in the next cubicle acts that way. It should be required reading for introverts (or their parents) who could use a boost to their self-esteem."
"Review" by , "Rich, intelligent...enlightening."
"Review" by , "This book is a pleasure to read and will make introverts and extroverts alike think twice about the best ways to be themselves and interact with differing personality types."
"Review" by , "An intelligent and often surprising look at what makes us who we are."
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