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Quiet Power

The Secret Strengths of Introverts

by Susan Cain
Gregory Mone
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#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.

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  • Release date

    May 3, 2016

  • Formats

    • OverDrive Listen audiobook

      • ISBN: 9781101892466
      • File size: 179762 KB
      • Duration: 06:14:30

  • Languages

    • English

  • Levels

    • Lexile® Measure: 1020
    • Text Difficulty: 6-8

  • Reviews

    • AudioFile Magazine
      Kathe Mazur's placid narration is a perfect complement for this book-- based on Cain's bestseller, QUIET, and recast for children. The discussion explores the beauty of being introverted--how we relate to and can learn to treasure introverts and celebrate the power of quiet. In this detailed exploration, Mazur's resonant voice persuasively conveys coping skills for introverts, who often struggle to be respected in American society, which views extroverted personalities as the ideal. As the authors discuss the marvelous qualities and advantages of being an introvert, Mazur exudes a reassuring warmth. She gently campaigns for the shy and introverted who are part of the "quiet revolution," which, as revealed in numerous examples, is just as important and powerful as the outspoken, attention-drawing actions of extroverts. M.F. © AudioFile 2016, Portland, Maine

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  • OverDrive Listen audiobook

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Languages

  • English

Levels

  • Lexile® Measure:1020
  • Text Difficulty:6-8

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