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4.05 AVERAGE
4.05 AVERAGE
informative
reflective
medium-paced
I'm glad this book was written, finally.
"Quiet gives not only a voice, but a path to homecoming for so many who've walked through the better part of their lives thinking the way they engage with the world is something in need of fixing. ~Jonathan Fields
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emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
relaxing
medium-paced
informative
reflective
medium-paced
Second time reading. First half felt a bit too American, but really enjoyed the second half.
A rousing defense of introversion in a country that extroversion. This book explores introversion as an individual trait, and as part of our natural character. Since introversion in individuals is already well-traveled ground, I found this part less interesting that Cain's advocacy for more respect for introversion in American business leadership. Cain's cross-cultural comparisons of Americans with Chinese and Israeli national character is less effective, as valiantly as she tries to avoid stereotyping. Her section on parenting an introverted child would be particularly helpful for an extrovert who feel the need to fix their child rather than appreciate her.
This was an interesting book and it gave me some insights about my own personality and especially my four year old daughter who is extremely introverted. Not mind-blowing, but a worthwhile read.
A wonderful guide to thinking differently about the introvert/extrovert spectrum, and to seeing how our culture needs to grow up a bit about introversion. A bit long-winded/self-help book feeling at times, but overall filled with insights into humanity that everyone can use. Recommended.
I learned a lot from this book but it was pretty boring overall. It read like a text book. I would still recommend it if you are interested in learning more about introverts and the beginning and end did hold my attention.
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced