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To be seen like this
Fascinating histories
Poignant descriptions
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Inner sanctums breathe
Gregarious folks forget
An open mind thrives
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Perspectives may tilt
Fondly by a lamplight glow
Balance is nature
4.5 stars
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(5 stars for the 1st half+ and maybe 3.5 for some of the later chapters)
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To be seen like this
Fascinating histories
Poignant descriptions
.
.
.
Inner sanctums breathe
Gregarious folks forget
An open mind thrives
.
.
.
Perspectives may tilt
Fondly by a lamplight glow
Balance is nature
4.5 stars
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(5 stars for the 1st half+ and maybe 3.5 for some of the later chapters)
challenging
informative
inspiring
reflective
slow-paced
Introverts who read Quiet will see themselves over, and over again. Extroverts who read Quiet will understand, and possibly value more fully, a part of the population that must appear foreign to them. I will refer to this book many times in the future, because it highlighted both the difficulties and the positive aspects of being an introvert. Each reader will take away something of value.
informative
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
Lots of good food for thought about the spectrum between introversion and extroversion.
informative
slow-paced
Fascinating! Anyone who wants to understand why introverts are the way they are (and by extension, why they are totally underrated) should read this. This was one of those books that I couldn't help but tell people about as I was reading it. The keys to more effective communication, more productive workplaces, more sensitive parenting, and better self-care are all here. Just like Gene said in Wet Hot American Summer: be proud of who you are.
This is another of those books that feels like terrific magazine article expanded to book length through lengthy stories and examples that don't actually improve the reader's understanding of the subject matter. 'Quiet' reads more like a cheerleading tract, a book-length affirmation of introverts' value, than a serious study.
While this book wasn't for me, however, it may have value for those who are new to the field, who may be wrapping their arms around their own preference for introversion, or for those who peg so far over to the extroversion side of the introvert/extrovert dichotomy that they see introverts as some kind of alien species.
While this book wasn't for me, however, it may have value for those who are new to the field, who may be wrapping their arms around their own preference for introversion, or for those who peg so far over to the extroversion side of the introvert/extrovert dichotomy that they see introverts as some kind of alien species.
informative
inspiring
reflective
slow-paced
This book helped me find the language to talk about myself and reflect on how/why I have certain traits. It has already helped me in conversations with others to describe myself and how I go about things.