Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking

The book that started the Quiet Revolution

At least one-third of the people we know are introverts. They are the ones who prefer listening to speaking; who innovate and create but dislike self-promotion; who favor working on their own over working in teams. It is to introverts—Rosa Parks, Chopin, Dr. Seuss, Steve Wozniak—that we owe many of the great contributions to society. 

In Quiet, Susan Cain argues that we dramatically undervalue introverts and shows how much we lose in doing so. She charts the rise of the Extrovert Ideal throughout the twentieth century and explores how deeply it has come to permeate our culture. She also introduces us to successful introverts—from a witty, high-octane public speaker who recharges in solitude after his talks, to a record-breaking salesman who quietly taps into the power of questions. Passionately argued, superbly researched, and filled with indelible stories of real people, Quiet has the power to permanently change how we see introverts and, equally important, how they see themselves.

Now with Extra Libris material, including a reader’s guide and bonus content

• Quiet Power: The Secret Strengths of Introverted Kids
• The Introvert Advantage: How Quiet People Can Thrive in an Extrovert World
• The Secret Lives of Introverts: Inside Our Hidden World
• The Introverted Leader: Building on Your Quiet Strength
• Quiet Kids: Help Your Introverted Child Succeed in an Extroverted World
• Thinking, Fast and Slow
• Presence: Bringing Your Boldest Self to Your Biggest Challenges
• Waking Up: A Guide to Spirituality Without Religion
• Improve Your Social Skills
• The Irresistible Introvert: Harness the Power of Quiet Charisma in a Loud World