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Author: Susan Cain
Publisher: Hamish Hamilton (2012)  
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Our lives are driven by a fact that most of us can't name and don't understand. It defines who our friends and lovers are, which careers we choose, and whether we blush when we're embarrassed.

That fact is whether we're an introvert or an extrovert.

The introvert/extrovert divide is the most fundamental dimension of personality. And at least a third of us are on the introverted side. Some of the world's most talented people are introverts. Without them we wouldn't have the Apple computer, the theory of relativity and Van Gogh's sunflowers.

Yet extroverts have taken over. Shyness, sensitivity and seriousness are often seen as being negative. Introverts feel reproached for being the way they are.

In Quiet, Susan Cain shows how the brain chemistry of introverts and extroverts differs, and how society misunderstands and undervalues introverts. She gives introverts the tools to better understand themselves and take full advantage of their strengths.

Passionately argued, superbly researched, and filled with real stories, Quiet will permanently change how we see introverts - and how you see Yourself.

Specifications of Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking (Paperback)

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Author Susan Cain
Book Details
Publisher Hamish Hamilton
Publication Year 2012
ISBN-13 9780670916764
ISBN-10 0670916765
Language English
Binding Paperback
Number of Pages 352 Pages
Dimensions
Width 6.00 inch
Height 1.10 inch
Weight 454 g

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28 April 12
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A Wonderful Gift for Introverts

This book will surely raise the morale of introverts who are struggling to find their place in an overly extroverted world. I, being an almost hundred percent introvert, found it very encouraging. Most of the time introverts struggle against their own personality in order to become more extroverted, or at least act more extroverted. What they do not realize is that they are struggling against their own natural self and trying very hard to become something they are not. Nor do they realize their own unique potential as an introvert. It is a good book for extroverts too as it helps them to understand the introverts they interact with and see them in a new light. Extroverts, please do not misunderstand, while glorifying introversion, Quiet does not view extroversion as bad either. It is all about balance. One of the many wonderful advices in Quiet is that you could live a successful and fulfilling life by remaining true to your inner self.

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19 April 13
Every introvert should read this book

this is a fantastic book written by Susan Cain.There has been a lot research involved with lots of facts in this book.

After reading this book the illusions will fade away and you will see the world with more clear and clean perspective. You must have asked this question to yourself many times;" Is there something wrong with me?" Less friends, like to spend time alone unlike others who prefer to be more socialize etc etc. Well this book gives you almost all the answers and encourages you to remain who you really are!!

You will literally enjoy reading this book as an introvert because some of experiences shared will directly connect to events that have occurred in your life. I would recommend 21+ age because the part of body so called 'brain' is only physically present before that age.

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18 June 12
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A book which makes introverts feel less alone...

QUIET is a must read for anyone who wonders why the world doesn't listen to them, though what they say generally ends up being right!

Introverts are more conflicted than extroverts; the former feeling many a times that something is fundamentally wrong with their attitude. QUIET helps introverts understand they are not alone; in fact, if anything, they are more gifted at solving problems and being creative. She goes on to point out how many famous & successful personalities (Steve Wozniak, Guy Kawasaki, Lewis Carroll, etc.)are introverts. She also elaborates on how people can handle relationships (spouse, parent-child) with introverts.

Anyone who believes they are quiet intellectuals, grab a copy...

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21 October 12
very well researched, thoughtful and unbiased masterpiece...

Changing circumstances and demands of the society tends to give more value to extrovert. Society biased-ness towards extrovert is a psychic pain for introverts, so most of the introverts try to become extrovert, here they lose power of their own being. Cain argues introvert too have a very special role in the society. Perhaps she make you understood that being a introvert is gift.

I strongly recommend this book to every individual. Extrovert can also read this book to understand how to deal with introverts.

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06 March 13
Paradigm changing book

This is a great book , this book along with 7 Habits of highly effective people helped me a great deal. Like The 7 Habits of highly ... this book emphasizes character ethic over adaptation of personality .
I have read only first half of the book still this book changed the way I looked at the world . In today's world extroverts may appear to be highly successful but introverts should continue being themselves .Instead of adopting traits of extroverted people introverts should discover their own strengths.

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    Book: Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking by Susan Cain
    ISBN Number: 0670916765, 9780670916764, 978-0670916764
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