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A review by katiepope86
Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking by Susan Cain
5.0
I am so glad I found this book.
When I was in elementary school, I remember being painfully shy. I always felt like things I said were weird, and I remember feeling uncomfortable in my own skin. I got great grades, and in sixth grade, I stayed in with my teacher during recess, because I thought we had better conversations than my peers and I did.
Now, at the age of 27, I'm much more secure. I am still very weird. My friends make fun of me, because I never want to make plans. I can not see a friend for a year (or several), and still feel as connected to them as anyone else. I am constantly getting picked on for "never coming out". For a long time, and even until recently, I've felt guilty about needing completely open time. If I know, for example, that I have work for three days in a row, I absolutely need a majority of the evenings to read, cook, exercise, or spend time with my family or boyfriend. (The busier I am, even with fun things, the more exhausted I feel).
My inner world is so exciting. I see beauty in the sky and the moon. I read poetry and dive into books. I read research every day. I am scared by sudden noises, and there is nothing worse than a person that speaks loudly. All of this, and my friends consider me an outgoing, friendly, kind, extrovert. Honestly, the best friends I have are online, (I feel like there are so few people "like" me).
Maybe that's why I've been so confused. Oh my gosh, I needed a self-help book! :)
Thank you, Susan Cain, for pointing out that all introverts are not shy. I am one of THOSE, and knowing it has brought me so much freedom. The best thing about this book is how well researched it is. I love reading about studies on introversion/extroversion, how people function with their desire to withdraw at times, and how people find success in their balance between introversion and extroversion.
Being a nurse, I need to be talkative and friendly. I couldn't be happier with my job, and I love people! When I come home, though, I am finished (in a good way.) I want to read, walk outside, pet my cat Lucy, and maybe talk to my Brother. Now I know, hey, that's okay. I'm just different (like 1/2 - 1/3 of the population!) haha.
When I was in elementary school, I remember being painfully shy. I always felt like things I said were weird, and I remember feeling uncomfortable in my own skin. I got great grades, and in sixth grade, I stayed in with my teacher during recess, because I thought we had better conversations than my peers and I did.
Now, at the age of 27, I'm much more secure. I am still very weird. My friends make fun of me, because I never want to make plans. I can not see a friend for a year (or several), and still feel as connected to them as anyone else. I am constantly getting picked on for "never coming out". For a long time, and even until recently, I've felt guilty about needing completely open time. If I know, for example, that I have work for three days in a row, I absolutely need a majority of the evenings to read, cook, exercise, or spend time with my family or boyfriend. (The busier I am, even with fun things, the more exhausted I feel).
My inner world is so exciting. I see beauty in the sky and the moon. I read poetry and dive into books. I read research every day. I am scared by sudden noises, and there is nothing worse than a person that speaks loudly. All of this, and my friends consider me an outgoing, friendly, kind, extrovert. Honestly, the best friends I have are online, (I feel like there are so few people "like" me).
Maybe that's why I've been so confused. Oh my gosh, I needed a self-help book! :)
Thank you, Susan Cain, for pointing out that all introverts are not shy. I am one of THOSE, and knowing it has brought me so much freedom. The best thing about this book is how well researched it is. I love reading about studies on introversion/extroversion, how people function with their desire to withdraw at times, and how people find success in their balance between introversion and extroversion.
Being a nurse, I need to be talkative and friendly. I couldn't be happier with my job, and I love people! When I come home, though, I am finished (in a good way.) I want to read, walk outside, pet my cat Lucy, and maybe talk to my Brother. Now I know, hey, that's okay. I'm just different (like 1/2 - 1/3 of the population!) haha.