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0307352153
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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 innovate and create but dislike self-promotion; who favor working on their own over brainstorming in teams. Although they are often labeled "quiet," it is to introverts that 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 indelible stories of real people, Quiet shows how dramatically we undervalue introverts, and how much we lose in doing so. Taking the reader on a journey from Dale Carnegie's birthplace to Harvard Business School, from a Tony Robbins seminar to an evangelical megachurch, Susan Cain charts the rise of the Extrovert Ideal in the twentieth century and explores its far-reaching effects. She talks to Asian-American students who feel alienated from the brash, backslapping atmosphere of American schools. She questions the dominant values of American business culture, where forced collaboration can stand in the way of innovation, and where the leadership potential of introverts is often overlooked. And she draws on cutting-edge research in psychology and neuroscience to reveal the surprising differences between extroverts and introverts. Perhaps most inspiring, she 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. Finally, she offers invaluable advice on everything from how to better negotiate differences in introvert-extrovert relationships to how to empower an introverted child to when it makes sense to be a "pretend extrovert." This extraordinary book has the power to permanently change how we see introverts and, equally important, how introverts see themselves.

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Publisher
Broadway Books
ISBN-10
0307352153
ISBN-13
9780307352156
UPC
9780307352156
eBay Product ID (ePID)
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Paperback

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0.6lbs.
Width
5.1in.
Height
8in.
Length
7.9in.

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Dewey Edition
23
Dewey Decimal
155.232
Copyright Date
2013
Author
Susan Cain
Number of Pages
368 Pages
Lc Classification Number
Bf698.35.I59c35 2013
Publication Date
2013-01-29
Reviews
O, The Oprah Magazine 10 Favorite Books of 2012 Christian Science Monitor Best Books of 2012 2012 Goodreads Choice Award, Best Nonfiction Fast Company #1 Business Book of 2012 Inc Magazine Best Books for Entrepreneurs in 2012 Library Journal Best Books of 2012 Kirkus Reviews Best Books of 2012 "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 "Rich, intelligent...enlightening." --Wall Street Journal "An intriguing and potentially life-altering examination of the human psyche that is sure to benefit both introverts and extroverts alike." --Kirkus, Starred Review "Cain gives excellent portraits of a number of introverts and shatters misconceptions. Cain consistently holds the reader's interest by presenting individual profiles, looking at places dominated by extroverts (Harvard Business School) and introverts (a West Coast retreat center), and reporting on the latest studies. Her diligence, research, and passion for this important topic has richly paid off." --Publishers Weekly "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 "An intelligent and often surprising look at what makes us who we are." -- Booklist "In this well-written, unusually thoughtful book, Cain encourages solitude seekers to see themselves anew: not as wallflowers but as powerful forces to be reckoned with." -- Whole Living " Those who value a quiet, reflective life will feel a burden lifting from their shoulders as they read Susan Cain''s eloquent and well documented paean to introversion-- and will no longer feel guilty or inferior for having made the better choice!" --MIHALY CSIKSZENTMIHALYI, author of Flow and Distinguished Professor of Psychology and Management, Claremont Graduate University " Superbly researched, deeply insightful, and a fascinating read , Quiet is an indispensable resource for anyone who wants to understand the gifts of the introverted half of the population." --GRETCHEN RUBIN, author of The Happiness Project "Quiet is a book of liberation from old ideas about the value of introverts. Cain's intelligence, respect for research, and vibrant prose put Quiet in an elite class with the best books from Malcolm Gladwell, Daniel Pink, and other masters of psychological non-fiction ." --TERESA AMABILE, Professor, Harvard Business School, and coauthor, The Progress Principle " As an introvert often called upon to behave like an extrovert, I found the information in this book revealing and helpful . Drawing on neuroscientific research and many case reports, Susan Cain explains the advantages and potentials of introversion and of being quiet in a noisy world." --ANDREW WEIL, author of Healthy Aging and Spontaneous Happiness "Susan Cain has done a superb job of sifting through decades of complex research on introversion, extroversion, and sensitivity-- this book will be a boon for the many highly sensitive people who are also introverts ." --ELAINE ARON, author of The Highly Sensitive Person " Quiet legitimizes and even celebrates the 'niche' that represents half the people in the world ." --GUY KAWASAKI, author of Enchantment: The Art of Changing Hearts, Minds, and Actions " 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 ., People Top 10 Book of 2012 O, The Oprah Magazine 10 Favorite Books of 2012 Christian Science Monitor Best Books of 2012 2012 Goodreads Choice Award, Best Nonfiction Fast Company #1 Business Book of 2012 Inc Magazine Best Books for Entrepreneurs in 2012 Library Journal Best Books of 2012 Kirkus Reviews Best Books of 2012 "An important book that should embolden anyone who''s ever been told, ''Speak up!''" -- People "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 "Rich, intelligent...enlightening." --Wall Street Journal "An intriguing and potentially life-altering examination of the human psyche that is sure to benefit both introverts and extroverts alike." --Kirkus, Starred Review "Cain gives excellent portraits of a number of introverts and shatters misconceptions. Cain consistently holds the reader's interest by presenting individual profiles, looking at places dominated by extroverts (Harvard Business School) and introverts (a West Coast retreat center), and reporting on the latest studies. Her diligence, research, and passion for this important topic has richly paid off." --Publishers Weekly "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 "An intelligent and often surprising look at what makes us who we are." -- Booklist "In this well-written, unusually thoughtful book, Cain encourages solitude seekers to see themselves anew: not as wallflowers but as powerful forces to be reckoned with." -- Whole Living " Those who value a quiet, reflective life will feel a burden lifting from their shoulders as they read Susan Cain''s eloquent and well documented paean to introversion-- and will no longer feel guilty or inferior for having made the better choice!" --MIHALY CSIKSZENTMIHALYI, author of Flow and Distinguished Professor of Psychology and Management, Claremont Graduate University " Superbly researched, deeply insightful, and a fascinating read , Quiet is an indispensable resource for anyone who wants to understand the gifts of the introverted half of the population." --GRETCHEN RUBIN, author of The Happiness Project "Quiet is a book of liberation from old ideas about the value of introverts. Cain's intelligence, respect for research, and vibrant prose put Quiet in an elite class with the best books from Malcolm Gladwell, Daniel Pink, and other masters of psychological non-fiction ." --TERESA AMABILE, Professor, Harvard Business School, and coauthor, The Progress Principle " As an introvert often called upon to behave like an extrovert, I found the information in this book revealing and helpful . Drawing on neuroscientific research and many case reports, Susan Cain explains the advantages and potentials of introversion and of being quiet in a noisy world." --ANDREW WEIL, author of Healthy Aging and Spontaneous Happiness "Susan Cain has done a superb job of sifting through decades of complex research on introversion, extroversion, and sensitivity-- this book will be a boon for the many highly sensitive people who are also introverts ." --ELAINE ARON, author of The Highly Sensitive Person " Quiet legitimizes and even celebrates the 'niche' that represents half the people in the world ." --GUY KAWASAKI, author of Enchantment: The Art of Changing Hearts, Minds, and Actions " 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., "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 "Rich, intelligent...enlightening." --Wall Street Journal "An intriguing and potentially life-altering examination of the human psyche that is sure to benefit both introverts and extroverts alike." --Kirkus, Starred Review "Cain gives excellent portraits of a number of introverts and shatters misconceptions. Cain consistently holds the reader's interest by presenting individual profiles, looking at places dominated by extroverts (Harvard Business School) and introverts (a West Coast retreat center), and reporting on the latest studies. Her diligence, research, and passion for this important topic has richly paid off." --Publishers Weekly "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 "An intelligent and often surprising look at what makes us who we are." -- Booklist "In this well-written, unusually thoughtful book, Cain encourages solitude seekers to see themselves anew: not as wallflowers but as powerful forces to be reckoned with." -- Whole Living " Those who value a quiet, reflective life will feel a burden lifting from their shoulders as they read Susan Cain''s eloquent and well documented paean to introversion-- and will no longer feel guilty or inferior for having made the better choice!" --MIHALY CSIKSZENTMIHALYI, author of Flow and Distinguished Professor of Psychology and Management, Claremont Graduate University " Superbly researched, deeply insightful, and a fascinating read , Quiet is an indispensable resource for anyone who wants to understand the gifts of the introverted half of the population." --GRETCHEN RUBIN, author of The Happiness Project "Quiet is a book of liberation from old ideas about the value of introverts. Cain's intelligence, respect for research, and vibrant prose put Quiet in an elite class with the best books from Malcolm Gladwell, Daniel Pink, and other masters of psychological non-fiction ." --TERESA AMABILE, Professor, Harvard Business School, and coauthor, The Progress Principle " As an introvert often called upon to behave like an extrovert, I found the information in this book revealing and helpful . Drawing on neuroscientific research and many case reports, Susan Cain explains the advantages and potentials of introversion and of being quiet in a noisy world." --ANDREW WEIL, author of Healthy Aging and Spontaneous Happiness "Susan Cain has done a superb job of sifting through decades of complex research on introversion, extroversion, and sensitivity-- this book will be a boon for the many highly sensitive people who are also introverts ." --ELAINE ARON, author of The Highly Sensitive Person " Quiet legitimizes and even celebrates the 'niche' that represents half the people in the world ." --GUY KAWASAKI, author of Enchantment: The Art of Changing Hearts, Minds, and Actions " 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 " Superb
A compelling reflection on how the Extrovert Ideal shapes our lives and why this is deeply unsettling . Based on meticulous research, it will open up a new and different conversation on how the personal is political and how we need to empower the legions of people who are disposed to be quiet, reflective, and sensitive." --BRIAN R. LITTLE,, NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER NPR BESTSELLER WASHINGTON POST BESTSELLER LOS ANGELES TIMES BESTSELLER USA TODAY TOP 50 BESTSELLER INDIEBOUND BESTSELLER PUBLISHERS WEEKLY BESTSELLER Fast Company ''s #1 Best Business book of 2012 INC Magazine''s Best 2012 Books for Entrepreneurs People Magazine''s 10 Best Books of 2012 O, The Oprah Magazine 10 Favorite Books of 2012 Christian Science Monitor ''s Best Books of 2012 GoodReads Nonfiction Choice Award Winner Audible''s #1 Non-Fiction book of 2012 Amazon''s Best Books of 2012 Barnes & Noble Best Books of 2012 Library Journal ''s Best Books of 2012 Kirkus REVIEWS'' Best Books of 2012 "An important book that should embolden anyone who''s ever been told, ''Speak up!''" --People "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 "Rich, intelligent...enlightening." --Wall Street Journal "An intriguing and potentially life-altering examination of the human psyche that is sure to benefit both introverts and extroverts alike." --Kirkus, Starred Review "Cain gives excellent portraits of a number of introverts and shatters misconceptions. Cain consistently holds the reader''s interest by presenting individual profiles, looking at places dominated by extroverts (Harvard Business School) and introverts (a West Coast retreat center), and reporting on the latest studies. Her diligence, research, and passion for this important topic has richly paid off." --Publishers Weekly "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 "An intelligent and often surprising look at what makes us who we are." --Booklist "Charm and charisma may be one beau ideal, but backed by first-rate research and her usual savvy, Cain makes a convincing case for the benefits of reserve." --Harper''s Bazaar " Quiet is a thought-provoking and fascinating work that reminds us of the dangers of solely listening to the loudest voices." --Psych Central "In this well-written, unusually thoughtful book, Cain encourages solitude seekers to see themselves anew: not as wallflowers but as powerful forces to be reckoned with." --Whole Living "Cain''s Quiet revolution calls us all to rethink the way we value human contribution." --Revel In It Mag "Those who value a quiet, reflective life will feel a burden lifting from their shoulders as they read Susan Cain''s eloquent and well documented paean to introversion--and will no longer feel guilty or inferior for having made the better choice!" --MIHALY CSIKSZENTMIHALYI, author of Flow and Distinguished Professor of Psychology and Management, Claremont Graduate University "Superbly researched, deeply insightful, and a fascinating read, Quiet is an indispensable resource for anyone who wants to understand the gifts of the introverted half of the population." --GRETCHEN RUBIN, author of The Happiness Project "Quiet is a book of liberation from old ideas about the value of introverts. Cain''s intelligence, respect for research, and vibrant prose put Quiet in an elite class with the best books from Malcolm Gladwell, Daniel Pink, and other masters of psychological non-fiction." --TERESA AMABILE, Professor, Harvard Business School, and coauthor, The Progress Principle "As an introvert often called upon to behave like an extrovert, I found the information in this book revealing and helpful. Drawing on neuroscientific research and many case reports, Susan Cain explains the advantages and potentials of introversion and of being quiet in a noisy world.
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    everyone should read this book

    Anyone who is an introvert or who prefers working alone or needs time alone to recharge and anyone who knows someone like that should read this to help understand the positives of being an introvert. Anyone who works with people or leads, teaches, or trains people should read this book to help understand some of the people they work with. The move towards idealizing extrovert qualities can make introverts feel like misfits or failures, but introverts have a lot to offer and can even be more successful leaders in some situations. Details in the book.

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    Psychology as viewed through an attorney's eyes

    This is a pop psychology book about personalities...written by an attorney. I have not finished reading the book, but I'm having a hard time staying with it. It reads like a lot of opinion, though not backed up with sources. I am somewhat disappointed.

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  • Introvert Insight

    My wife and I are both introverts; we feel this book helps justify our reluctance to engage in social situations. It also explains some of our peculiarities when preparing for those situations. Glad we purchased it.

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  • Heartfelt & Beautiful!!!

    This is EXACTLY the book Introverts have been waiting for!!! Susan soulfully depicts her experiences through beautiful analogies and metaphors that even Extroverts will appreciate too! :) "Just an Amazing Read!!!"

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  • Lightweight easy read and can't put it down.

    The book is full of great info and facts. Excellent read!! It came highly recommended by my therapist friend

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