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

The text that sparked the Revolution in Silence

We know introverted people—at least one-third of them. 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. We owe many of the major contributions to society, including those of Steve Wozniak, Dr. Seuss, Rosa Parks, and Chopin, to introverts.

Susan Cain argues in Quiet that we drastically underestimate introverts and demonstrates the costs associated with this undervaluation. She examines how the Extrovert Ideal came to dominate our society and tracks its ascent over the twentieth century. She also exposes us to successful introverts, such as a record-breaking salesperson who stealthily harnesses the power of questions and a humorous, high-octane public speaker who recharges in isolation after his lectures. Quiet has the capacity to fundamentally alter our perception of introverts and, more importantly, their perception of themselves. It is a passionately argued, well researched book that is chock full of unforgettable tales of real individuals.

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