Reviews
O, The Oprah Magazine 10 Favorite Books of 2012 Christian Science Monitor Best Books of 2012 2012 Goodreads Choice Award, Best Nonfiction Fast Company #1 Business Book of 2012 Inc Magazine Best Books for Entrepreneurs in 2012 Library Journal Best Books of 2012 Kirkus Reviews Best Books of 2012 "Cain offers a wealth of useful advice for teachers and parents of introverts… Quiet should interest anyone who cares about how people think, work, and get along, or wonders why the guy in the next cubicle acts that way. It should be required reading for introverts (or their parents) who could use a boost to their self-esteem." --Fortune.com "Rich, intelligent...enlightening." --Wall Street Journal "An intriguing and potentially life-altering examination of the human psyche that is sure to benefit both introverts and extroverts alike." --Kirkus, Starred Review "Cain gives excellent portraits of a number of introverts and shatters misconceptions. Cain consistently holds the reader's interest by presenting individual profiles, looking at places dominated by extroverts (Harvard Business School) and introverts (a West Coast retreat center), and reporting on the latest studies. Her diligence, research, and passion for this important topic has richly paid off." --Publishers Weekly "This book is a pleasure to read and will make introverts and extroverts alike think twice about the best ways to be themselves and interact with differing personality types." --Library Journal "An intelligent and often surprising look at what makes us who we are." -- Booklist "In this well-written, unusually thoughtful book, Cain encourages solitude seekers to see themselves anew: not as wallflowers but as powerful forces to be reckoned with." -- Whole Living " Those who value a quiet, reflective life will feel a burden lifting from their shoulders as they read Susan Cain''s eloquent and well documented paean to introversion-- and will no longer feel guilty or inferior for having made the better choice!" --MIHALY CSIKSZENTMIHALYI, author of Flow and Distinguished Professor of Psychology and Management, Claremont Graduate University " Superbly researched, deeply insightful, and a fascinating read , Quiet is an indispensable resource for anyone who wants to understand the gifts of the introverted half of the population." --GRETCHEN RUBIN, author of The Happiness Project "Quiet is a book of liberation from old ideas about the value of introverts. Cain's intelligence, respect for research, and vibrant prose put Quiet in an elite class with the best books from Malcolm Gladwell, Daniel Pink, and other masters of psychological non-fiction ." --TERESA AMABILE, Professor, Harvard Business School, and coauthor, The Progress Principle " As an introvert often called upon to behave like an extrovert, I found the information in this book revealing and helpful . Drawing on neuroscientific research and many case reports, Susan Cain explains the advantages and potentials of introversion and of being quiet in a noisy world." --ANDREW WEIL, author of Healthy Aging and Spontaneous Happiness "Susan Cain has done a superb job of sifting through decades of complex research on introversion, extroversion, and sensitivity-- this book will be a boon for the many highly sensitive people who are also introverts ." --ELAINE ARON, author of The Highly Sensitive Person " Quiet legitimizes and even celebrates the 'niche' that represents half the people in the world ." --GUY KAWASAKI, author of Enchantment: The Art of Changing Hearts, Minds, and Actions " Susan Cain is the definer of a new and valuable paradigm . In this moving and original argument, she makes the case that we are losing immense reserves of talent and vision because of our culture''s overvaluation of extroversion. A startling, important, and readable page-turner that will make quiet people see themselves in a whole new light ., People Top 10 Book of 2012 O, The Oprah Magazine 10 Favorite Books of 2012 Christian Science Monitor Best Books of 2012 2012 Goodreads Choice Award, Best Nonfiction Fast Company #1 Business Book of 2012 Inc Magazine Best Books for Entrepreneurs in 2012 Library Journal Best Books of 2012 Kirkus Reviews Best Books of 2012 "An important book that should embolden anyone who''s ever been told, ''Speak up!''" -- People "Cain offers a wealth of useful advice for teachers and parents of introverts… Quiet should interest anyone who cares about how people think, work, and get along, or wonders why the guy in the next cubicle acts that way. It should be required reading for introverts (or their parents) who could use a boost to their self-esteem." --Fortune.com "Rich, intelligent...enlightening." --Wall Street Journal "An intriguing and potentially life-altering examination of the human psyche that is sure to benefit both introverts and extroverts alike." --Kirkus, Starred Review "Cain gives excellent portraits of a number of introverts and shatters misconceptions. Cain consistently holds the reader's interest by presenting individual profiles, looking at places dominated by extroverts (Harvard Business School) and introverts (a West Coast retreat center), and reporting on the latest studies. Her diligence, research, and passion for this important topic has richly paid off." --Publishers Weekly "This book is a pleasure to read and will make introverts and extroverts alike think twice about the best ways to be themselves and interact with differing personality types." --Library Journal "An intelligent and often surprising look at what makes us who we are." -- Booklist "In this well-written, unusually thoughtful book, Cain encourages solitude seekers to see themselves anew: not as wallflowers but as powerful forces to be reckoned with." -- Whole Living " Those who value a quiet, reflective life will feel a burden lifting from their shoulders as they read Susan Cain''s eloquent and well documented paean to introversion-- and will no longer feel guilty or inferior for having made the better choice!" --MIHALY CSIKSZENTMIHALYI, author of Flow and Distinguished Professor of Psychology and Management, Claremont Graduate University " Superbly researched, deeply insightful, and a fascinating read , Quiet is an indispensable resource for anyone who wants to understand the gifts of the introverted half of the population." --GRETCHEN RUBIN, author of The Happiness Project "Quiet is a book of liberation from old ideas about the value of introverts. Cain's intelligence, respect for research, and vibrant prose put Quiet in an elite class with the best books from Malcolm Gladwell, Daniel Pink, and other masters of psychological non-fiction ." --TERESA AMABILE, Professor, Harvard Business School, and coauthor, The Progress Principle " As an introvert often called upon to behave like an extrovert, I found the information in this book revealing and helpful . Drawing on neuroscientific research and many case reports, Susan Cain explains the advantages and potentials of introversion and of being quiet in a noisy world." --ANDREW WEIL, author of Healthy Aging and Spontaneous Happiness "Susan Cain has done a superb job of sifting through decades of complex research on introversion, extroversion, and sensitivity-- this book will be a boon for the many highly sensitive people who are also introverts ." --ELAINE ARON, author of The Highly Sensitive Person " Quiet legitimizes and even celebrates the 'niche' that represents half the people in the world ." --GUY KAWASAKI, author of Enchantment: The Art of Changing Hearts, Minds, and Actions " Susan Cain is the definer of a new and valuable paradigm . In this moving and original argument, she makes the case that we are losing immense reserves of talent and vision because of our culture''s overvaluation of extroversion., "Cain offers a wealth of useful advice for teachers and parents of introverts⊠Quiet should interest anyone who cares about how people think, work, and get along, or wonders why the guy in the next cubicle acts that way. It should be required reading for introverts (or their parents) who could use a boost to their self-esteem." --Fortune.com "Rich, intelligent...enlightening." --Wall Street Journal "An intriguing and potentially life-altering examination of the human psyche that is sure to benefit both introverts and extroverts alike." --Kirkus, Starred Review "Cain gives excellent portraits of a number of introverts and shatters misconceptions. Cain consistently holds the reader's interest by presenting individual profiles, looking at places dominated by extroverts (Harvard Business School) and introverts (a West Coast retreat center), and reporting on the latest studies. Her diligence, research, and passion for this important topic has richly paid off." --Publishers Weekly "This book is a pleasure to read and will make introverts and extroverts alike think twice about the best ways to be themselves and interact with differing personality types." --Library Journal "An intelligent and often surprising look at what makes us who we are." -- Booklist "In this well-written, unusually thoughtful book, Cain encourages solitude seekers to see themselves anew: not as wallflowers but as powerful forces to be reckoned with." -- Whole Living " Those who value a quiet, reflective life will feel a burden lifting from their shoulders as they read Susan Cain''s eloquent and well documented paean to introversion-- and will no longer feel guilty or inferior for having made the better choice!" --MIHALY CSIKSZENTMIHALYI, author of Flow and Distinguished Professor of Psychology and Management, Claremont Graduate University " Superbly researched, deeply insightful, and a fascinating read , Quiet is an indispensable resource for anyone who wants to understand the gifts of the introverted half of the population." --GRETCHEN RUBIN, author of The Happiness Project "Quiet is a book of liberation from old ideas about the value of introverts. Cain's intelligence, respect for research, and vibrant prose put Quiet in an elite class with the best books from Malcolm Gladwell, Daniel Pink, and other masters of psychological non-fiction ." --TERESA AMABILE, Professor, Harvard Business School, and coauthor, The Progress Principle " As an introvert often called upon to behave like an extrovert, I found the information in this book revealing and helpful . Drawing on neuroscientific research and many case reports, Susan Cain explains the advantages and potentials of introversion and of being quiet in a noisy world." --ANDREW WEIL, author of Healthy Aging and Spontaneous Happiness "Susan Cain has done a superb job of sifting through decades of complex research on introversion, extroversion, and sensitivity-- this book will be a boon for the many highly sensitive people who are also introverts ." --ELAINE ARON, author of The Highly Sensitive Person " Quiet legitimizes and even celebrates the 'niche' that represents half the people in the world ." --GUY KAWASAKI, author of Enchantment: The Art of Changing Hearts, Minds, and Actions " Susan Cain is the definer of a new and valuable paradigm . In this moving and original argument, she makes the case that we are losing immense reserves of talent and vision because of our culture''s overvaluation of extroversion. A startling, important, and readable page-turner that will make quiet people see themselves in a whole new light ." --NAOMI WOLF, author of The Beauty Myth " SuperbâŠA compelling reflection on how the Extrovert Ideal shapes our lives and why this is deeply unsettling . Based on meticulous research, it will open up a new and different conversation on how the personal is political and how we need to empower the legions of people who are disposed to be quiet, reflective, and sensitive." --BRIAN R. LITTLE,, NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER NPR BESTSELLER WASHINGTON POST BESTSELLER LOS ANGELES TIMES BESTSELLER USA TODAY TOP 50 BESTSELLER INDIEBOUND BESTSELLER PUBLISHERS WEEKLY BESTSELLER Fast Company ''s #1 Best Business book of 2012 INC Magazine''s Best 2012 Books for Entrepreneurs People Magazine''s 10 Best Books of 2012 O, The Oprah Magazine 10 Favorite Books of 2012 Christian Science Monitor ''s Best Books of 2012 GoodReads Nonfiction Choice Award Winner Audible''s #1 Non-Fiction book of 2012 Amazon''s Best Books of 2012 Barnes & Noble Best Books of 2012 Library Journal ''s Best Books of 2012 Kirkus REVIEWS'' Best Books of 2012 "An important book that should embolden anyone who''s ever been told, ''Speak up!''" --People "Cain offers a wealth of useful advice for teachers and parents of introverts... Quiet should interest anyone who cares about how people think, work, and get along, or wonders why the guy in the next cubicle acts that way. It should be required reading for introverts (or their parents) who could use a boost to their self-esteem." --Fortune.com "Rich, intelligent...enlightening." --Wall Street Journal "An intriguing and potentially life-altering examination of the human psyche that is sure to benefit both introverts and extroverts alike." --Kirkus, Starred Review "Cain gives excellent portraits of a number of introverts and shatters misconceptions. Cain consistently holds the reader''s interest by presenting individual profiles, looking at places dominated by extroverts (Harvard Business School) and introverts (a West Coast retreat center), and reporting on the latest studies. Her diligence, research, and passion for this important topic has richly paid off." --Publishers Weekly "This book is a pleasure to read and will make introverts and extroverts alike think twice about the best ways to be themselves and interact with differing personality types." --Library Journal "An intelligent and often surprising look at what makes us who we are." --Booklist "Charm and charisma may be one beau ideal, but backed by first-rate research and her usual savvy, Cain makes a convincing case for the benefits of reserve." --Harper''s Bazaar " Quiet is a thought-provoking and fascinating work that reminds us of the dangers of solely listening to the loudest voices." --Psych Central "In this well-written, unusually thoughtful book, Cain encourages solitude seekers to see themselves anew: not as wallflowers but as powerful forces to be reckoned with." --Whole Living "Cain''s Quiet revolution calls us all to rethink the way we value human contribution." --Revel In It Mag "Those who value a quiet, reflective life will feel a burden lifting from their shoulders as they read Susan Cain''s eloquent and well documented paean to introversion--and will no longer feel guilty or inferior for having made the better choice!" --MIHALY CSIKSZENTMIHALYI, author of Flow and Distinguished Professor of Psychology and Management, Claremont Graduate University "Superbly researched, deeply insightful, and a fascinating read, Quiet is an indispensable resource for anyone who wants to understand the gifts of the introverted half of the population." --GRETCHEN RUBIN, author of The Happiness Project "Quiet is a book of liberation from old ideas about the value of introverts. Cain''s intelligence, respect for research, and vibrant prose put Quiet in an elite class with the best books from Malcolm Gladwell, Daniel Pink, and other masters of psychological non-fiction." --TERESA AMABILE, Professor, Harvard Business School, and coauthor, The Progress Principle "As an introvert often called upon to behave like an extrovert, I found the information in this book revealing and helpful. Drawing on neuroscientific research and many case reports, Susan Cain explains the advantages and potentials of introversion and of being quiet in a noisy world.
