Cain argues that modern western culture misunderstands and undervalues the traits and capabilities of introverted people, leading to a colossal waste of talent, energy, and happiness. The power of introverts in a world that cant stop talking, cain explores introversion through psychological research old and new, personal experiences, and even brain chemistry, in an engaging and highlyreadable fashion. A cultural ideal the fact is, we in the west live in a world that prizes extroverts much more highly than introverts, and is, in many ways, geared toward and designed. If youre on the lookout for the perfect fulllength fiction book for an introverted girl, i highly recommend the following five titles.
This book gave me something to focus on and i learned of a new passion. Maybe the extrovert ideal is no longer as powerful as it was. The introvert advantage dispels common myths about introverts theyre not necessarily shy, aloof, or antisocial and explains how they are hardwired from birth to focus inward, so outside stimulation such as chitchat, phone calls, parties, or office meetings can easily become too much. Trying to cure the introvert why a fix isnt needed jeff. No matter what youre looking for or if you just like things a little on the quiet side take a look at this list of 14 books all introverts should read. Follow an introvert and her cat as they journey through quiet, forgotten places, deal with people overload, and search for true connection.
Translated into more than forty languages, quiet has appeared on many best of lists, spent more than seven years on the new york times bestseller list. The power of introverts in a world that cant stop talking, which argues that modern western culture misunderstands and undervalues the traits and capabilities of introverted people. This is strong praise indeed, given that we are barely in may. Aug 12, 20 after reading susan cains bestselling book, quiet. By delving into introversion, cain also seeks to find ways for introverts and extroverts to better understand. Susan cain this book demonstrates how introverted people are misunderstood and undervalued in modern culture, charting the rise of extrovert ideology while sharing anecdotal examples of how to use introvert. The book that started the quiet revolutionat least onethird of the peopl. Ive seen susan cains ted talks, video and knew i would have to read her book, it was just a matter of fitting it into my schedule. Susan cain is an american writer and lecturer, and author of the 2012 nonfiction book quiet. Cain argues that modern western culture misunderstands and undervalues the traits and capabilities of introverted people, leading to a colossal waste of talent, energy, and happiness the book presents a history of how western culture transformed from a culture of character to. This passion led me to finding myself again a quiet, intelligent girl who enjoys having a creative outlet. Quiet will definitely be included in my list for the top nonfiction books of 2012. Cains quiet revolution calls us all to rethink the way we value human contribution.
They are the ones who prefer listening to speaking. Quiet is different from previous books on introversion because it explores the topic from so many perspectives. Many people believe that to be an achiever or a great leader, you must be an extrovert. Oct 25, 2018 the popularity of quiet has inspired many other books trying to figure out or help the introvert. Essays on the quiet ones is a multidisciplinary anthology about introversion in the. This must be from all the extroverts pounding on the door to get in. In fact, i think false dichotomies like this are at least partially responsible for why psychologists are not fond of the mbti, because it tends to emphasize these dichotomies and pola. Jan 29, 20 as an introvert often called upon to behave like an extrovert, i found the information in this book revealing and helpful. I know youre all thinking something along the lines of what. In the world that quiet describes, more than 30 people who dislike. This is a summary of susan cains quiet, the book that started the quiet revolution. The power of introverts in a world that cant stop talking by susan cain author. Trying to cure the introvert why a fix isnt needed.
This little book shatters misconceptions about introversion and offers validation for quieter personalities. Quiet is a very timely book, and cains central thesis is fresh and important. Bonuses for buying one copy of the introverts edge. Mar 11, 2019 looking back at my childhood experiences with relatable fiction, i can vouch for the importance of having introvert role models in books that your child can look up to. It was not until 2012 that i learned my quiet disposition is in fact introversion, not shyness. Quiet shows the slow rise of the extrovert ideal for success throughout the 20th century, while making a case for the underappreciated power of introverts and showing up new ways for both forces to cooperate. Or perhaps it is a normal book about a culture that feels very odd to me. In quiet, susan cain argues that we dramatically undervalue introverts and shows how much we lose in doing so. Marti olsen laney in her book the introvert advantage.
Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. This teachers guide to susan cains wise and insightful book, quiet, will be. Rather, it is her big picture view and her unification of so many aspects of one maligned temperament that make the book an excellent read. The author discusses her view that introverts are highly undervalued, particularly in leadership positions. I was randomly browsing through youtube and came across the ted talk of susan cain on introverts. Named one of the top ten influencers in the world by linkedin, susan cain is a renowned speaker and the author of the awardwinning books quiet power. Most importantly, it thoroughly refutes many introverts belief that something is wrong with them. Introverts can certainly be confident, but we often struggle with the first two. The introverts edge equips you with a comprehensive system focused on transparent, authentic and lowpressure selling enter your email below to get the first chapter for free. The power of introverts in a world that cant stop talking is about being an introvert in todays society. Quiet the power of introverts in a world that cant stop talking by susan cain available in. At least onethird of the people we know are introverts.
In this summary of the book quiet, we outline the strengths, weaknesses and differences between introverts and extroverts and the implications for work and life. You might look for a different word than introvert extrovert. Passionately argued, impressively researched, and filled with indelible stories of real people, quiet shows how dramatically we undervalue introverts, and how much we. They are the ones who prefer listening to speaking, reading to partying. Quiet power 2016 explains why adolescents struggle with introversion and explores how an aversion to socializing can make it challenging to form friendships, complete schoolwork and fulfill social obligations. The power of introverts in a world that cant stop talking, i think this friend may be on to something. Sales are the lifeblood of your business and you can still be hugely successful even if you are an introvert if you read this. If you are an introverted business owner, you need this book. Thoughtprovoking, reflective, accessible summary from publisher. Translated into more than forty languages, quiet has appeared on many best of lists, spent more than seven years on the new york times bestseller list, and. Unleashing the power of introverts january 30, 2012 introvert susan cain is here to make the case for people who like to work in peace and quiet. The new book quiet by susan cain can help us extroverts better communicate with and learn from the more silent types in our lives.
Translated into more than forty languages, quiet has more about susan cain. And this is one of the most amazing books i have ever read. These blinks offer a number of different techniques that introverts can use to make these situations bearable and turn their so called weakness into a straightforward advantage. Mahatma gandhithis quote is an excellent reflection of the authors focus in the book quiet. The book is that good that i find it inconceivable that 10 other better nonfiction books will be published this year. Quiet by susan cain will change how you think about introverts forever. The power of introverts in a world that cant stop talking, by susan cain. Introvert dreams, created by yours truly, is the first coloring book with an introvert theme. Dec 10, 2017 many people believe that to be an achiever or a great leader, you must be an extrovert. The power of introverts in a world that cant stop talking kindle edition by cain, susan. Quiet power by susan cain, with gregory mone and erica moroz.
No list of books for introverts would be complete without the introvert s way. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading quiet. The power of introverts in a world that cant stop talking by susan cain, the introvert advantage. Susan cain is the cofounder of quiet revolution llc and the author of the awardwinning new york times bestseller quiet. The power of introverts in a world that cant stop talking, which has sold over 2 million copies and been translated into more than 30 languages. Popular introvert books meet your next favorite book. The popularity of quiet has inspired many other books trying to figure out or help the introvert. Nervous system differences another piece of the introvertextrovert puzzle has to do with the nervous system, writes dr. Asked what inspired her to write the book, cain likened introverts today to.
Looking back at my childhood experiences with relatable fiction, i can vouch for the importance of having introvert role models in books that your child can look up to. 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. No more struggling with uncomfortable bulldog sales tactics. In a book that blends fact with fiction, firstperson accounts with political manifesto, hamja ahsan, artist and author of shy radicals, the antisystemic politics of the militant introvert. Sep 10, 2015 i was randomly browsing through youtube and came across the ted talk of susan cain on introverts. As an introvert often called upon to behave like an extrovert, i found the information in this book revealing and helpful. I wasnt surprised when susan cains book, quiet, mentioned that introverted people often thrive in the online world and are actually more likely to share personal information there than extroverts. The power of introverts in a world that cant stop talking by susan cain is a 2012 crown publication. Since her 2012 ted talk was posted online it has been viewed over 17 million times. Susan cain is the cofounder of quiet revolution and the author of quiet. Barbara streisand has an outgoing, larger than life personality, who also battles with a paralyzing case of stage fright. Other titles on this subject tend to be strictly in the selfhelp genre or straight memoir. Instead of trying to fit in, she encourages introverts to reshape their world to fit them.
The power of introverts in a world that cant stop talking. Andrew weil, author of healthy aging and spontaneous. The power of introverts in a world that cant stop talking is a 2012 nonfiction book written by susan cain. She holds the belief that extroverts are rated as smarter.
America once embodied what the cultural historian warren susman called a culture of. You might look for a different word than introvertextrovert. This book offers advice to introverts who want to master the social game without sacrificing their innate personality. The most important book published for a decade lynne truss sunday telegraph quiet is a very timely book, and cains central thesis is fresh and important. When i lounge at home in quiet solitude, lost in a book or watching netflix, im basking in the pleasant effects of acetylcholine. In this inspiring ebook, michaela chung invites introverts to peel back the mask of extroversion and discover the hidden treasures of their true personality. Many of the people making the biggest difference in the world today are introverts. Named one of the top ten influencers in the world by linkedin, susan cain is a renowned speaker and the author of the awardwinning books quiet power, quiet journal, and quiet. The power of introverts 7 bill gates is quiet and bookish, but apparently unfazed by others opinions of him. Books with titles such as the secret lives of introverts.
994 544 512 1427 460 1491 820 8 143 135 152 1184 679 841 277 860 86 730 79 1003 751 638 371 1272 791 987 520 293 899 1284 131 1331 1094 443 1095 94 361 1387