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4.05 AVERAGE
4.05 AVERAGE
I went in expecting something very different, and it just didn’t hold my interest.
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Fun and, for an introvert, very relieving to read. Also uplifting.
Strong recommendations.
Strong recommendations.
Quiet loudly spoke to me, a self reporting introvert. I deeply related to the descriptions in the book and found validation and simply an explanation of how I have felt for years... it just made sense. I liked the very basic terms in which she described the key differences between extroverts and introverts: extroverts feel drained by alone time while introverts re-energize during solitude. This might as well have been a description of my husband and myself; on days off I relish the time to read, go for a walk, watch movies, take a bath, while he has cabin fever after a day home alone. I think I liked that it gave me an excuse, a real physiological reason, to enjoy my time alone and why, even after a fun party or a month with a booked calendar of enjoyable activities, I feel the need to hole up by myself for a bit to "regroup". The explanations for the cultural shift from valuing introversion to valuing extroversion at the beginning of the book gave a wonderful context for the rest of the book and really helped me to better understand why our culture is the way it is.
There were a few things I didn't care for as much. I believe if I were an extrovert reading this book I would be borderline offended at some parts. Perhaps a sister book needs to be written for the extroverts in our world, because I could see this book coming off as condescending. I also hate the trend in books to either 1.) not provide endnotes or 2.) to provide endnotes but not number them. This book falls into the second category; yes, at least it provides explanations but what is the use if they are not marked? Just a rant from an introverted reader...
There were a few things I didn't care for as much. I believe if I were an extrovert reading this book I would be borderline offended at some parts. Perhaps a sister book needs to be written for the extroverts in our world, because I could see this book coming off as condescending. I also hate the trend in books to either 1.) not provide endnotes or 2.) to provide endnotes but not number them. This book falls into the second category; yes, at least it provides explanations but what is the use if they are not marked? Just a rant from an introverted reader...
This book is great for anyone who is, loves, or works with an introvert, someone likes people but needs to recharge afterward (like me!).
While the book gets a little in the weeds with neurological and psychological research, it is highly illuminating and convincing of the power of introverts in our world.
While the book gets a little in the weeds with neurological and psychological research, it is highly illuminating and convincing of the power of introverts in our world.
I find it difficult to understand the purpose of this book other than there's introverts and extroverts and that the world seems to prefer extroverts but only because they're in front of spotlights.
A lot of stories about people I have no interest, names and stories that didn't seem to offer any benefit or improvement to one's life or perspective about anything.
Not for me.
A lot of stories about people I have no interest, names and stories that didn't seem to offer any benefit or improvement to one's life or perspective about anything.
Not for me.
Wonderfully written book explaining introversion, and celebrating it. Offering anecdotes and suggestions for everyone. It seems this is the seminal book on introverts or shy people, as I am seeing so many books on this topic. If you are or know someone who is an introvert it might help them or you.