A review by mellymoo1975
Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking by Susan Cain

challenging hopeful informative reflective medium-paced

3.75

This book really helped me understand parts of myself and the reason they came into being. I am two sides of the same coin: I was encouraged to be an extrovert, thriving in society when ‘pretending’ to be the extrovert everyone needed and doing an extrovert job that I loved. However, as I have gotten older, I have paid more attention to that secret introvert. The part I consider the ‘real me.’ And I loving giving that side of my character just as much attention. Upbringing plays a crucial part in the acceptance of oneself. This book helped me realise A LOT and allowed me to breathe a sigh of relief! I loved all the anecdotes and stories to explain complicated theories…the only downside for me was some of the science behind it all was a little too cerebral for me!