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Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World that Can't Stop Talking | Susan Cain
At least one-third of the people we know are introverts. They are the ones who prefer listening to speaking, reading to partying; who innovate and create but dislike self-promotion; who favor working on their own over brainstorming in teams. Although they are often labeled "quiet," it is to introverts that we owe many of the great contributions to society--from van Gogh's sunflowers to the invention of the personal computer. Passionately argued, impressively researched, and filled with indelible stories of real people, Quiet shows how dramatically we undervalue introverts, and how much we lose in doing so. Taking the reader on a journey from Dale Carnegie's birthplace to Harvard Business School, from a Tony Robbins seminar to an evangelical megachurch, Susan Cain charts the rise of the Extrovert Ideal in the twentieth century and explores its far-reaching effects. She talks to Asian-American students who feel alienated from the brash, backslapping atmosphere of American schools. She questions the dominant values of American business culture, where forced collaboration can stand in the way of innovation, and where the leadership potential of introverts is often overlooked. And she draws on cutting-edge research in psychology and neuroscience to reveal the surprising differences between extroverts and introverts. Perhaps most inspiring, she 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. Finally, she offers invaluable advice on everything from how to better negotiate differences in introvert-extrovert relationships to how to empower an introverted child to when it makes sense to be a "pretend extrovert." This extraordinary book has the power to permanently change how we see introverts and, equally important, how introverts see themselves.
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IuliaC
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Being an introvert myself, I found some encouraging conclusions in this book.

“Introversion- along with its cousins sensitivity, seriousness, and shyness- is now a second-class personality trait, somewhere between a disappointment and a pathology. Introverts living in the Extrovert Ideal are like women in a man's world, discounted because of a trait that goes to the core of who they are."

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SanjanaGhosh
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Bailedbailed

Was reading this book on my phone. It was slow but had a very interesting premise. However Apple Books decided to remove my download multiple times and I kept losing my page so I‘ve currently given up for now!

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chlolovesbooks
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♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️ 5/5

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Cheryl_Russell_BookNotes
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#ThreeListThursday
#TLT

1) Quiet by Susan Cain. Life-changing book for me.
2) Hamilton by Ron Chernow
3) Killers of The Flower Moon by David Grann

Hard to limit to 3! 😄

dabbe #1: #metoo #introvertsunite! Thanks for sharing! 💚💙💚 10mo
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DieAReader
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#RushAThon #Wardens2023 #ReadMyRoom #BookSpinBingo

My kind of (old school?🤨) quiet. I new book & good🎶❤️‍🔥🤓📚

Power‘s been restored as of a few mins ago, although I fully expect another & am charging devices now while I can.

My niece (aka my sidekick & neighbour) & I got my generator semi-ready last might so 1/2 that job is done if it‘s needed. Let‘s hope not though.

Andrew65 Best of luck 🤞 1y
DieAReader Went through AC/DC & now on same book with Apocalyptica🎶 Fantastic combo atm❤️‍🔥 1y
TheAromaofBooks Yay!!! 1y
DieAReader @TheAromaofBooks ❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥 1y
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REPollock
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Pickpick

Engrossing and revelatory.

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Cosmos_Moon_River
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Pickpick

Nice book about the power of introversion, quiet, sitting with yourself and pondering, in a world where being an outspoken extrovert is recognized and rewarded.

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Riveted_Reader_Melissa
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Bailedbailed

Sadly… I‘ve tried this twice now, and I should be into it… but I‘m just not…. No idea why. Maybe I‘ll try again sometime in the future.

TiredLibrarian I loved this one, but I couldn't get into her second book at all. 2y
KathyWheeler I loved this book but haven‘t read anything else by her. 2y
Graywacke I thrashed it in a review years ago. ☺️😁 As a fellow introvert, i feel a little guilty about that, but i have some issues with the book. 2y
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Riveted_Reader_Melissa @Graywacke I might have to go look that up… maybe it can put into words what I‘m having trouble vocalizing. But from her beginning example of Rosa Parks and her quietness winning the day…which admittedly was the story we all learned in grade school, but now know isn‘t exactly correct, there was much more to that story….to the Tony Robbins conference, which felt more about the manipulative selling practices… I‘m just not feeling there‘s a lot on⤵️ 2y
Riveted_Reader_Melissa ↪️ actual introvert strengths and the benefits of introverted-ness yet. 🤷‍♀️ (edited) 2y
batsy I didn't like it much, either. It had the weird gloss of a self-help book without much depth. 2y
Graywacke @Riveted_Reader_Melissa here is a link to my 2015 review. ☺️ Litsy links don‘t like hashtags. So you will need to copy and paste, but my review is best here https://www.librarything.com/topic/197329#5334700 ( or go here and scroll to post 62: https://www.librarything.com/topic/197329 ) 2y
Riveted_Reader_Melissa @Graywacke that was a good review. Knowing it didn‘t get better, makes me feel even better about my bailing. 2y
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MaleficentBookDragon
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Today‘s #audioknitting is a pi shawl inspired throw that will burn through my MANY mini skeins. I started it yesterday and am finding it a really fun engaging knit. I might actually learn how to do lace after all.

I‘m taking my time with this #audiobook. It is speaking to my soul.

#litsycrafters
#the100dayproject

julesG Perfect picture! Yarn, yarn bowl and a great book. 😍 2y
FlowerFairy I wish I had the patience for lace. 2y
robinb Beautiful yarn bowl! Love those colors. 🌈 2y
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MaleficentBookDragon @FlowerFairy I am TERRIBLE at lace. I‘m constantly getting wrong stitch counts. This one is mostly eyelets so I‘m hoping I can keep it straight. Though… I did just get the crochet hook out to pick up 3 dropped stitches. 😣 2y
MaleficentBookDragon @robinb thanks! The yarn bowl is from JoAnns. I love it. It is pretty and light enough to take with me in my project bag. 🧶 🥣 2y
Tamra Love the colors!! 2y
Catsandbooks Beautiful work and yarn bowl! 💖 2y
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SheReadsAndWrites
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We're gonna have time to read today, right Mom? Yes, Sabrina. We will read. 🤓❤️🐾 #dogsoflitsy #greatdane

Cosmos_Moon_River I love your dog 😍 so beautiful! 2y
batsy Omg 😍 2y
SheReadsAndWrites Thank you! She's a huge love 🥰 @Cosmos_Moon @batsy 2y
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TrishB Awwwww 🐶❤️ 2y
ElizaMarie Sabrina!!!! You can‘t say no to her!!! She is gorgeous! 2y
mrp27 Dogs are the best reading buddies! 2y
AvidReader25 Look at that face!!! 😍 2y
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MaleficentBookDragon
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Finally reading this book. I‘ve had the ebook for ages.
School started so I have been off social media and not reading for fun very much.
I am getting in some #audioknitting though.
#craftersoflitsy #litsycrafters

Catsandbooks Love that sock pun! 😂 Glad you're getting in some time for you! 2y
BennettBookworm This was a life changing book for me! 2y
MaleficentBookDragon @Catsandbooks me too. I also have a pin that says I‘m a baller. 🧶 I love knitting and crocheting puns. I‘m wearing a tee right now from a company called the C Word that has a bear with a crochet hook on it.😁 (edited) 2y
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Catsandbooks @MaleficentBookDragon 😂😂😂 I love all puns so this speaks to me! I'm gonna have to look up that company! My sister is a huge crocheter so I think she would like it too! 2y
MaleficentBookDragon @Catsandbooks I have a tee shirt that says “Crochet Fast. Die Warm.“ 😂 2y
Catsandbooks @MaleficentBookDragon 😂love it! If you have a link that would be great! 2y
MaleficentBookDragon @Catsandbooks Crochet Fast, Die Warm - Crochet T-shirt - Funny Crochet Tee https://a.co/d/f4dnIVQ 2y
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mom_of_4
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Currently reading. So far its good and im enjoying it. When I checked it out I did t realize it was nonfiction. I got it cause of the title. I had no idea what it was about. Still dont really know. Good thing I like nonfiction.

IuliaC I've got this one on my tbr list too 😊 2y
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mom_of_4
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I kno its a small goal but I want to read at least one book during this. I been slaking on my reading so far and gotta boost it up. @Andrew65

Andrew65 Any goal is a good goal. Best of luck 😁 2y
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Pigpen_Reads
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Eggs Hurrah and Amen!!!! 2y
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Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks
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wisherwishinguponastar That is a lovely book. I am glad that I read it when I did and I hope everyone who needs to read it gets the opportunity. 2y
Eggs It‘s on my TBR… @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks (edited) 2y
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JuliaTheBookNerd
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This is a wonderful read for introverts (like me 😊) and extroverts alike ❤️

#WorldIntrovertDay 🤫 #JanuaryJazz 🥳🪩🪅

#BookNerd 🤓📚💙

Eggs Perfect 🤩 2y
Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks My choice too!! 2y
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wanderinglynn
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I was able to finish this on the plane as we sat waiting for takeoff because of fog in DC. An interesting look at the cultural points of view on introversion and extroversion.

Book 46 for #winterreadathon
Non-fiction pick for #midwintergames

BookNotes This book changed my life. 🙂 2y
wanderinglynn @CherylRussell I wish it had been written 25 years ago, it would‘ve save me a lot of angst in my twenties. 2y
CuriousG I need to go back and revisit this one. I am a teacher and the constant push towards more and more collaborative work and desk groupings instead of individual spaces concerns me for the students who need more quiet and time alone. Not sure where the happy medium is, but our introverted students are definitely getting pushed to their limits. 2y
wanderinglynn @CuriousG I feel their pain. That would be my worst nightmare, along with open space offices 😬 2y
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TheEllieMo
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Sidling up to today‘s #NovemberNarative by going for some Peace and Quiet 😉

This books helped me understand myself so much. Until I read it, I didn‘t know why I felt so drained sometimes. Recommended reading for any introvert.

#PeaceDay
@Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks @Eggs

Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks I have this one and I need to read it! 2y
Eggs On the TBR!! 2y
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kspenmoll
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#selfcare
This is me every Friday after a week of work or after a “ crowd” activity. I suspect many Littens can relate to this quote.
From insta: the holistic psychologist

AlaMich Yes! I work in a kindergarten classroom where I never get even five minutes when a little person or an adult doesn‘t need something from me. When I get home I retreat to my dark, quiet bedroom for at least an hour so my nervous system can repair itself. (edited) 2y
kspenmoll @AlaMich Kindergartners! Such high energy! 2y
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Amiable
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What else would I read for this prompt? 😀 Some helpful insights into my own personality as well as those of my sons (one who is an introvert, the other an extrovert). A bit draggy in spots, though —it took me a month to read this at just under 300 pages. 🤷🏻‍♀️

#Nonfiction2022
Prompt: “I‘m Quiet or Meditative”

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kspenmoll
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#alphabetgame #letterQ
This book really validated so much about me.Her discussion of our culture‘s evolvement into one supportive of extroverts was also illuminating. When my son(an introverted autistic), was 4 his preschool teacher was very concerned not because of who he was,but because all children had to work in teams as teams were the future of the work force in the U.S.That is when the town sent a special ed preschool teacher to the school.

Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks 💙💙💙 2y
KathyWheeler This book was very helpful to me. I loved it. 2y
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JenReadsAlot
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Loved this one as an introvert! #alphabetgame #LetterQ @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks

Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks I‘ve got this one and need to read it! 2y
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eeclayton
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#Alphabetgame #LetterQ @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks

Today, another game changer. This book was one of the first steps on my journey of self-discovery as an introvert. It was so liberating to realize that nothing is wrong with me, I'm just different from my extroverted family members and friends.

Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks I need to read this!! 2y
eeclayton @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks I hope you'll like it when you get around to reading it 🙂 2y
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Ladygodiva7
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Going to take my time reading this book, and there‘s a blurry hummingbird in this picture by the post/feeder.

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JuliaTheBookNerd
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#Listening 👂🙊 #JulyJam 🪷🌱🌹

#BookNerd 🤓📚💙

Eggs Well said👏🏻👂🏻👍🏼 2y
DivineDiana Saving this one! 👏🏻 👂 👂 👄❤️ 2y
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jlhammar
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🧠 How do you take care of your mental health?
As a super introvert it is essential to my well-being to carve out lots of alone time. This means setting boundaries and saying no regularly.

🧠 How did you show yourself love this week?
Treated myself to some new books, started biking to work again and enjoyed the blooming tulips in our front yard (pictured).

#thoughtfulthursday #mentalhealthawareness
@MoonWitch94

RenePenn The tulips are beautiful. 3y
BkClubCare Beautiful 🌷 tulips!! 3y
MoonWitch94 You did such good things for yourself! Thanks for playing 🌸📖☺️ 3y
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ProudBookNerd
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This book was an eye opener for me. All of a sudden, things made sense. I wish this book had been around when I was in high school and college. It would have completely changed my perception of myself.
Susan Cain did a lot of research for this book explaining the difference between introverts, extroverts, and how to cope as an introvert. It is a must read for anyone who has felt out of place in our social media, extrovert obsessed world.

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Allylu
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The word for today is QUIET. I feel like I shouldn‘t have capitalized it. Hope you have a quiet day full of peace and plenty of time to read. 😊📚💕

AmyG You too! 3y
SRWCF That is an amazing book, BTW! 3y
Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks I‘m with you!! 3y
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Shannon_McKinney
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First read if 2022. I enjoyed this book & learning of the “power of quiet”. Would highly recommend for introverts & extroverts.

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Word_Dragon
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I absolutely loved this book. It really has given me insight to myself and made me feel less different. Introverts and extroverts have their own strengths and weaknesses. If you are are an introvert i highly recommend this book.
I give it four stars because some of her stories are a little too long. Occasionally they take the reader away from the text instead of enlightening her point due to their length.

SW-T It was a helpful read. 😊 3y
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Word_Dragon
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“Words are potentially dangerous weapons that reveal things better left unsaid.“

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AshRaye
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January 2nd is World Introvert Day. As an Introvert, I plan to celebrate the same way as I celebrate every other holiday — by staying home and reading.

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flybluejay
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This book changed my life. Will definitely be re-reading in the new year, to remind myself of who I am and why I‘m important.

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triplem80
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This book has been on my shelf for too long, but since it was my #doublespin pick this month, I was motivated to finally read it! I saw myself reflected in so much of this -- it was nice to feel like maybe it's okay to be the observer in a crowd. And I thought the chapter on relationships was particularly interesting.

Bonus: this satisfies a #booked2021 prompt: #Jewishauthor

@TheAromaofBooks @Cinfhen @4thhouseontheleft @BarbaraTheBibliophage

Cinfhen Awesomeness!! This book has just been nominated for my IRL bookclub - I read it years ago but I wouldn‘t mind a re-read 3y
TheAromaofBooks Woohoo!! 3y
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SkeletonKey
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Current audiobook.

#introverts

DivineDiana This sounds fascinating! 3y
SkeletonKey @DivineDiana - Very good so far! Definitely needed. 3y
TiredLibrarian Love this book! I wish everyone would read it. ❤ 3y
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Mandoul
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Thanks @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks . I'll admit I wasn't feeling all that positive this morning, so it has done me some good to do this!

I have a habit of comparing myself to others, or a fictional version of myself, so this one really stuck with me. The tagged book has had the biggest impact of any on how I see myself.

Tagging anyone else who feels like joining in 🙂

#ThinkPositiveBePositive

Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks I hope you feel better ❤️ I have this one and need to read it! 3y
Mandoul Thanks @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks feeling better this evening! I found Quiet so helpful, hope you enjoy it too 🙂 3y
Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks I found it and it‘s on my nightstand! Hopefully I can start it tonight! 3y
Nute We probably all have some better version of ourselves tucked away somewhere within. It‘s great when we get to realize that we are enough just as we are without major modifications. I think this book is very helpful with delivering that OKAY TO BE YOU message!🙂 3y
Mandoul Totally agree @Nute ! 3y
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Twainy
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🎧 This is a book everyone should read no matter if you think you‘re an introvert or extrovert. If you‘re a teacher or employer/boss/HR.

I learned that I‘m an introvert and not shy as there is a difference.

There‘s a wealth of knowledge that you might not think about and know that whether in work or school that 25-50% of who you deal with daily may be an introvert.

⭐️⭐️⭐️7/8

LiteraryinPA I found this book really eye opening as well. I think anyone in education should read it but it applies to so many situations. 3y
Twainy @LiteraryinLawrence I know. I was surprised how spot on it was. 3y
Roary47 Awesome! It‘s been on my list forever. I might need to move it up now. 😊 3y
IuliaC Great review! I've got this one on my list too 3y
TiredLibrarian I found it to be very insightful. Wish all teachers and managers/supervisors would read it. 3y
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MaleficentBookDragon
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Not really book related, but I found a video that really sums up how I feel inside. Seriously. All the time.
Now that quarantine is over 🤞, I am back to feeling guilty that I don‘t want to leave my house and socialize (yet I do).

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dyXSf--RJDg&feature=youtu.be

LeslieO I can relate! Especially the “relief and disappointment” when events are canceled. Especially relief! 3y
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bekakins
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#bookspinbingo 🙌 this was a fascinating read, really interesting to think about how I could make my introvert tendencies work to my advantage!

TheAromaofBooks Yay bingo!!!! 3y
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eeclayton
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This was a super important read for me.
#CuriousCovers #gray
@Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks @Eggs

Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks I need to read this!! 4y
Eggs Story of my life!!! Great choice 🔘☑️🖤👏🏻 4y
eeclayton @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks I highly recommend it! 4y
eeclayton @Eggs It was the first milestone in my journey of discovering that there's nothing wrong with me ❤️ 4y
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inna.v
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I loved this. Books like these can be harder to get into for me for lack of a plot, but the anecdotes were very interesting and I never got too bored reading it. Finished the book with new insights about myself and would recommend it to anybody, however I would especially recommend it to teachers who grade on participation.

moasul Read it a long time ago. Was really helpful in understanding the distinction between two traits. 3y
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Kleblanc
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Only $6 for all these at a used book sale 😍

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Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks
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My daughter‘s room to the left!! She #Motivates me!

#MayCharacters

Freespirit Lovely room💕 4y
Eggs ❤️💗❤️💗❤️ 4y
mavey Beautiful! 4y
mavey Love Quiet!💕🥰 4y
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Chelseabillups30
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Just under 6 of 10 hours complete in the Spring #BooklyReadathon!!

Over halfway there.

Who else is doing reading for it this time around??

I am ready for something a little less dense than this one turned out to be, but it was very informative, thoroughly researched, and well written.

Looking forward to starting a new book tomorrow and sailing right through the finish line!!

📖🏁📚

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Chelseabillups30

The trick is not to amass all the different kinds of available power, but to use well the kind you‘ve been granted.

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Chelseabillups30

There is no one more courageous than the person who speaks with the courage of his (or her) convictions.

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Eggs
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KarinWestbrook Great book! 4y
TheKidUpstairs I've got this one on my shelf, but haven't read it yet. Introvert power! 4y
Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks I was going to choose this one!! 4y
Eggs It‘s on my TBR, but don‘t have it yet... @KarinWestbrook 4y
Eggs @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks @TheKidUpstairs I‘ll get to it eventually 🤔 Great minds, Misty 🥰😂🥰 4y
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K.Wielechowski
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This is a really interesting examination on what introverts bring to the table and how it differers from what extroverts provide. Also what exactly makes a person and introvert and different ways introverts can be successful in an extroverted world. It helped me understand my own personality a bit more.
The audiobook narrator had probably the most soothing voice I‘ve ever heard for an audiobook.

Suet624 This book was really helpful to me. 4y
K.Wielechowski @Suet624 me too. I definitely need to read it again because I‘m sure I missed so much. 4y
Suet624 I should read it again because I‘ve forgotten so much. 🥴🤣🤣 4y
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bibliobliss
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#bookstagram for mon feb 8, 2021

The tagged book is, in my humble opinion, one of the most important treatises on the power of the #introvertlife and #quiet in this noisy chaotic world.

It's quite simply one of the most personally relatable books I've ever read, and I'm not even done with it yet!!

What are your thoughts on the book? Or on the introvert life in general?

Find me on Instagram at (@)biblio_bliss_

#currentlyreading #nonfiction

Bookwormjillk I really appreciated this book when I read it several years back. My life made so much more sense after reading her descriptions. 4y
ItsAnotherJen I liked this book too! 4y
DogMomIrene Agree with @Bookwormjillk that my life made more sense to me after reading this book. I loved it. There‘s a young person version too that I have, but I haven‘t read. I should read it because I think it‘s worth my time to revisit the points Cain makes. 4y
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Daisey I appreciated this book when I read it as well. I think one of the things I found most surprising was how many people felt uncomfortable (not sure that‘s the best word) being their introvert self. I grew up in a fairly introvert family, so although my friends may not have gotten my comfort and need for solitude, I never felt out of place for wanting it. 4y
bibliobliss @Milara I agree. Only so much you really need to say about that. Small talk indeed bores me. 4y
bibliobliss @Bookwormjillk I feel the same!! 4y
bibliobliss @ItsAnotherJen Yes!! It's great 😉 4y
bibliobliss @DogMomIrene I think I know which book you're talking about. Sounds good! 4y
bibliobliss @Daisey Exactly!! That's one of the repeated "a-ha" moments I've noticed while reading the book. The acknowledgement of our true natures and realizing that there's nothing "wrong" with us for living our lives the way we do!! ? 4y
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