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"Whoever you are, bear in mind appearance is not reality. Some people act like extroverts, but the efforts cost them in energy, authenticity, and even physical health. Others seem aloof or self-contained, but their inner landscapes are rich and full of drama."
I wish so many people would read this book. It put all the words I've been struggling to articulate to people who don't understand introverted personalities into well written and easy to consume pages.
informative

This book has some really interesting information with lots of “yah yah we get it” filling the space in between. Had I been reading a hard copy instead of listening, there would have been skimming. So much skimming. 

It was good but not great. Or I’m just not that into the topic. Could be either. I learned I am an ambivert. That is new information. 😎 And I really enjoyed the section on the suckage of group work. I hated it as a student. I hate it as a teacher. And as a human. Turns out…
It’s dumb.

It's funny that all the lukewarm receptions of this book are from extroverts who seek to reaffirm all the positives of extroversion in society. What an extrovert thing to do ;) As an extreme introvert, this book made me understand myself and my experiences better. I feel relieved of a lot of pressure I've carried all my life. Thanks Susan!
hopeful informative inspiring medium-paced
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DID NOT FINISH: 8%

I am not made to read nonfiction
informative reflective medium-paced

Glad I read it. Very slow read for me but interesting.
informative inspiring lighthearted medium-paced
informative slow-paced

Insightful and very very brilliant. this isn’t a selfhelp book, but this is one that open your eyes on how introverted people are so much more than “quiet and shy” people.

as an ambivert myself i felt i could relate to to much in this book. i can genuinely recommend this book to everyone.
a great way to dive into the mysteries of introverted people who are social yet want quality over quantity.
and I believe the workspace should embrace this idea as well.