Quiet Power

Quiet Power The Secret Strengths of Introverts

The monumental bestseller Quiet has been recast in a new edition that empowers introverted kids and teens Susan Cain sparked a worldwide conversation when she published Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can’t Stop Talking. With her inspiring book, she permanently changed the way we see introverts and the way introverts see themselves. The original book focused on the workplace, and Susan realized that a version for and about kids was also badly needed. This book is all about kids' world—school, extracurriculars, family life, and friendship. You’ll read about actual kids who have tackled the challenges of not being extroverted and who have made a mark in their own quiet way. You’ll hear Susan Cain’s own story, and you’ll be able to make use of the tips at the end of each chapter. There’s even a guide at the end of the book for parents and teachers. This insightful, accessible, and empowering book, illustrated with amusing comic-style art, will be eye-opening to extroverts and introverts alike.
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Shelby Doherty@dohertys17
3.5 stars
May 8, 2022

Disclaimer: I thought that this was the original book written by Susan Cain rather than the same ideas being reframed to be more suitable for children and teens. -------------------------------------------------------------------- Likes: - A good dive into what strengths introverts have and what makes them special and powerful as well as showing that if you are an introvert you are not alone or "wrong" for the way you are. Dislikes: - I think that there was a lot of exploration of the positives of introverts but very little information on what an extrovert is. I feel like in some places extroverts are characterized as being unthoughtful, etc which I do not think is actually the case. - A lot of the examples of introverts are extremely successful people which is great as it shows the being shy or introverted does not mean your life will turn out one particular way but also to me it sort of feels like you have to be exceptional to be noticed.

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