Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can’t
Stop Talking by Susan Cain
I got this book free for agreeing
to review it on my blog from Waterbrook Maltnomah Publishing’s Blogging for
Books.
There are introverts all around us
and though I couldn't really ever fall into that category, they are in my
family and I really want to make my organization (Friendship
International-classes for international ladies in Austin) more introvert
friendly. So I picked this book up.
I felt the introduction was quite anti-extrovert
so I was put off but I was glad I continued, as Cain, in the rest of the book,
talks about the benefits and contributions of both, while saying those of
introverts are not as valued or talked about as much in our culture.
There are great stories of
inspirational introverts throughout and the history of how America got to the
Extrovert Ideals is outlined. Cain
discusses nature versus nature including sensitivity which taught me a lot
about my daughters. Different cultures
are examined. The book ends with how introverts can be their best in our
society and how family members, bosses and teachers can help introverts to do
the same.
This
is a great pep talk for an introvert who needs one to be happy with themselves
and find places/situations that work for them, as well as, knowing when to
stretch. There are great ideas to make
places where introverts are required to be (families, schools, jobs) workable
for all. Great research, great stories,
great pointers. This is a book I am
discussing with lots of people and I highly recommend it no matter where you fall
on the E-I scale!
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