Quiet Power

The Secret Strengths of Introverts

By: Susan Cain, Gregory Mone, Erica Moroz

Narrated by: Kathe Mazur

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Experience the book that started the Quiet Movement and revolutionized how the world sees introverts—and how introverts see themselves—by offering validation, inclusion, and inspiration

“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

ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR—People, O: The Oprah Magazine, Christian Science Monitor, Inc., Library Journal, Kirkus Reviews

What are the advantages of being an introvert? They make up at least one-third of the people we know. They are the ones who prefer listening to speaking; who innovate and create but dislike self-promotion; who favor working on their own over working in teams. It is to introverts—Rosa Parks, Chopin, Dr. Seuss, Steve Wozniak—that we owe many of the great contributions to society.

In Quiet, Susan Cain argues that we dramatically undervalue introverts and shows how much we lose in doing so. She charts the rise of the Extrovert Ideal throughout the twentieth century and explores how deeply it has come to permeate our culture. She also 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. Passionately argued, impeccably researched, and filled with indelible stories of real people, Quiet has the power to permanently change how you see yourself.

Excellent!

This book needs to be read by ALL educators and parents! Susan Cain speaks from experience and tells real stories and excellent tips for navigating the challenges for quiet personalities. She also stresses their strengths and how every personality type needs the other. Highly highly recommended!

Great help for understanding my introvert daughter

This book has really opened up my eyes as to raising my 16 year old introvert daughter I’ve come across many challenges in the 16 years and this really helped me understand her and what to do so we stop buddy heads I wish that every teacher get their hands on this book it would really help them understand their class Better. I just can’t say enough about how wonderful this book is, and how enlightening it is to an extrovert and an introvert.

Self Help Book for Shy Teens

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As an adult, I got little out of this book. Seems beneficial for the shy teenager trying to make friends. Just seemed to be example after example of "when this shy person tried X, they were able to accomplish Y".

I realized about half way through the book I was only listening to it for the sake of completing it - about 80% of the way I was unable to continue listening. It's the same message reiterated 20+ times.

Dibs on stall two rejuvenation station

If you are a parent, grandparent, custodian or teacher with an introvert in your midst, find 6 hours to read this book and save you and your loved ones much angst; embrace the quiet ... softly. ~33% of the population are introverts, we are impacted more acutely by inputs and charge up via different means. Help your introvert master their superpowers. Fully engaged, INFP

understanding the mind of an introvert

loved it! it helped me to understand the mind and behavior of an introvert. great!