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  • The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking
  • By: Susan Cain
  • Narrated by: Kathe Mazur
  • Length: 10 hrs and 39 mins
  • 4.6 out of 5 stars (723 ratings)

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By: Susan Cain
Narrated by: Kathe Mazur
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International best-selling audiobook Quiet, written by Susan Cain and narrated by Kathe Mazur, is a fascinating insight into the world of introverts. Whether you’re an introvert, an extrovert or somewhere in between the depth of research in this book is undeniably powerful. This is an essential guide for understanding why and how people are introverted, as well as a tool for introverts to use the strength they have within themselves to accomplish great things. The quiet achievers of the world are given a voice and comradeship in this enlightening book. Available now from Audible.

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Quiet, the Sunday Times and New York Times best seller by Susan Cain, will permanently change how we see introverts - and how you see yourself. 

Our lives are driven by a fact most of us can't name and don't understand: whether we're an introvert or an extrovert. This defines who our friends and lovers are, which careers we choose and whether we blush when we're embarrassed. 

At least a third of us are on the introverted side. Some of the world's most talented people are introverts. Without them, we wouldn't have the Apple computer, the theory of relativity and Van Gogh's sunflowers. 

Yet extroverts have taken over. Shyness, sensitivity and seriousness are often seen as being negative. Introverts feel reproached for being the way they are.

In Quiet, Susan Cain shows how the brain chemistry of introverts and extroverts differs and how society misunderstands and undervalues introverts. She gives introverts the tools to better understand themselves and take full advantage of their strengths.

©2013 Susan Cain (P)2013 Penguin Audio

Critic Reviews

"I can't get Quiet out of my head. It is an important book - so persuasive and timely and heartfelt it should inevitably effect change in schools and offices." (Jon Ronson, The Guardian)

"Susan Cain's Quiet has sparked a quiet revolution...perhaps rather than sitting back and asking people to speak up, managers and company leaders might lean forward and listen." (Megan Walsh, The Times)

"Quiet is a very timely book...maybe the extrovert ideal is no longer as powerful as it was; perhaps it is time we all stopped to listen to the still, small voice of calm." (Daisy Goodwin, The Sunday Times)

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HR pre-requisite

Any HR professionals should listen to this book prior to getting involved in recruitment or setting personal policies. It’s bizarre that some discriminate the introverts in an age where gender discrimination is unacceptable.

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Interesting and informative

Being an introvert and raising 2 children, 1 who is an extrovert and 1 introvert I found this book helpful and insightful. Susan explains the reasons why certain personality types do the things they do and it helped me understand my behaviours and those of my children in a whole new light. I wish I had this knowledge 20 years ago. A must read for anyone living with, working with or raising a child who is an introvert. Dramatically improved the relationships between our family members.

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OMGGGGGGGG

I have read sooooo many books, well listened, this book at chapter 4 is just...enlightening...how laughable is our existence based on acting out a life not true to who we are...please please listen to this book...what was that film...the blue or red pill lol

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I understand me more

The more I listened to this book the more I realised what an introvert I am. The explanation on why I feel a certain way while my husband (an extrovert) reacts completely differently was eye opening. The simple tactics helped me handle my work situation better and the extraordinarily busy life style I lead. Looking forward to listening again and am even considering buying the book so I can highlight and read notes whenever I want.

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Soothingly insightful

Whilst listening to the whole book I had various Aha moments. Very insightful to the brain of an introvert with scientific studies backing it up. Very interesting read for both introverts and extroverts.

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Excellent read

I have never felt so understood in my life while reading this book. Must read for all who consider themselves introverted.

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Enlightening

I can now embrace my quietness fully and help my grandchildren with the same. Thank you Susan Cain for this insightful and beautiful work full of stories that one can easily relate to.

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A must read book for all high reactive babies

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By reading this book,an introvert will realise that they too are unique,and should be proud of what they are. They will learn to focus on their strenghth rather than trying to be someone else just to fit in.I like to read about the real person example in the book and how they are relatable. It is a good reading.

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"Introverts do this, extroverts do that"

This reads like an anti-extrovert shopping list for an introvert-activist. I can appreciate the author's intention to help understand introverts, or to empower them, but it wasn't my cup of tea. And the reader gave a lot of emphasis. I thought that was a bit presumptuous of the tone. 6/10

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Just quietly...

This is the most beautifully written non fiction book I've ever read. Plus it contains thought provoking content that will forever change the way I parent and teach while empowering my inner introvert.

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