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

sneetches · October 2013

A parent of one of my tenth grade students suggested that I read Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking. I found it fascinating. The author suggests that as a society we ignore or try to change introverts to our detriment. Schools focus on group work and discussion; businesses have open floor plans. But introverts have been responsible for so much creativity and innovation.

As an introvert most of the time, I could really identify with a lot of the book. I love teaching, and can be gregarious in the classroom, but I am desperate for quiet, recharging time after work.

I'd recommend the book to any teachers or parents.

SusieBW · October 2013

A friend of mine who is a very strong extravert read this recently. She's fascinated by introverts generally, and also said that this book was really good. It's on my radar to read one of these days.

RhymeReason · October 2013

One of my bookclub ladies recommended that I read this one. Glad you liked it.

julie37619 · October 2013

I thought it was really interesting too. I listened to it on audio and it was captivating enough that it held my attention through the whole thing, which isn't always the case with non-fiction on audio.

ThisModernLove · October 2013

I really want to read this book. I'll have to bump it up the list. I'm right in the middle on every personality test I've taken between introvert and extrovert.

Hoycie · October 2013

julie37619 said:

I thought it was really interesting too. I listened to it on audio and it was captivating enough that it held my attention through the whole thing, which isn't always the case with non-fiction on audio.

I was thinking about grabbing this on audio as long as the narrator doesn't have a monotone voice.

Slytherpuff · October 2013

@Hoycie, your siggie is freaking me out.

I love love love Quiet. It helped me realize that there's nothing wrong with being an introvert.

Hoycie · October 2013

Slytherpuff said:

@Hoycie, your siggie is freaking me out.

I love love love Quiet. It helped me realize that there's nothing wrong with being an introvert.

Sorry? lol

ChristyDM82 · October 2013

Slytherpuff said:

I love love love Quiet. It helped me realize that there's nothing wrong with being an introvert.

Same here. I read this last year and found it fascinating. I'm trying to get my H to read it at some point, but even with just me reading it and talking to him about it, he seems to understand why it is sometimes so difficult for me.

sassypants527 · October 2013

I loved this book. At first it felt like a "well, duh" type read, but the more I read the more I really gained a greater understanding of myself and many of my friends.

muzikgrrl · October 2013

I'm almost finished this and it's such a great read. I always knew I was an introvert I just never knew there was a name for it. It's so helpful for looking at the people around you, your relationships at work and home and how people generally view the world. I can't wait to finish it.