Introverts, Great tool to help you help others understand you
922115
Agreed with all of the reviews that said the book was an affirmation for introverts, but also sheds some light on extrovert behavior and how we came to be "the Cult of Personality " The book provides great talking points for introverts to better explain themselves and research to back them when they talk about relying on intuition, needing alone time, and how being a presenter and the life of the party are two different things. It should be a must read for dysfunctional work teams when personalities conflict.
1176345
Cain's book is for anyone who thinks introversion is a trait to be overcome.  She helps us celebrate our natural selves and stops the voice of our inner critic who wishes we were more outgoing and comfortable in social settings. It was pure reading enjoyment to connect with someone who knew me so well without ever laying eyes on me.  It had the benefits of a group therapy session within the confines of the safety of my own home.  I will never look at myself or any other introvert without first celebrating the nature of their being. It also helped me understand the nature of the extroverts I come into contact with everyday and has given me new appreciation for traits I personally find frustrating; my son will be deeply grateful to Ms. Cain for this!  The book felt like a personal gift to me and I already have started passing it on to other introverts I love in conversation and in book form.  Thank you Susan for deeply enriching my life at a time when I needed it the most!  I am thrilled to be celebrated for my quiet, introspective, creative nature and I hope to begin to use this information in a way that informs me and reduces my tendency to judge myself and others for things that come quite naturally to us.
192399
This is a great book.  Very helpful in understanding the quiet in myself and in my children.  I have a better understanding of how to make the most of the introvert side of myself and others.  Highly recommended.
4412607
Makes me proud to be an introvert! I gave it to some of my more extroverted friends and they now understand me better. I think they secretly want to be introverts now too.
2488771
As an introvert...I am thrilled to hear such clear and concise writings on the subject. It is also wonderful to see it portrayed as something positive instead of negative. This is not just a good read for introverts who would like affirmation, but for the general public at large to understand each other better and work together using our strengths to the benefit of the team. Wonderful book! Highly recommend it...especially for business leaders!
998999
This is an interesting book for those of us with some introvert tendencies.  I think its greatest value is probably in helping introverts understand that there is really nothing wrong with the way they are and that their personalities have advantages as well as the obvious disadvantages.
2279985
This book changed my life. I've always been very ashamed to be an introvert. I thought it was unnatural to not attend fabulous parties and be surrounded by hoards of people. I thought preferring to work alone meant I was antisocial and mean. I thought being able to count my friends on one hand meant I was unlikable. None of that is true. This book really helped me appreciate my good qualities and become more self-confident. Plus, it's just an interesting read. The best part is that it doesn't bash extroverts. In fact, it shows how essential it is for the two types to live and work together; it creates good harmony.
4426405
I appreciated the book's analysis of the positive aspects of introversion that society generally ignores. And was especially pleased to see how many introverts are performers/public speakers. I am excellent public speaker, really enjoy it, the meet and greet after (as the author says) is a 'trial'.

Needless to say, a recommended short read for my fellow introverts.
4005868
This is the book to understand others and ourselves in different professional, social and other environments. After reading this splendid book, I understand myself better and why I have acted in certain ways because I am, after all, an introvert. Very clear, well structured, great examples, informative and straight to the point. The necessary ingredients for a great book.
348462
An amazing book that speaks insightfully into how we view personality differences. At moments when I thought the author was being a little heavy handed on extroversion and sounded too pro-introvert, she always managed to bring it back and balance out her argument. Regardless of whether someone is an introvert or extrovert, this book offers well articulated insight into how we view ourselves and our peers. Seriously, a wonderful read for anyone who loves communication and how people fumble with it. I honestly believe that this book could help many people find a way to avoid resorting to anger or frustration and become more patient.
742368
I lean toward being an introvert. I also teach speech communication at a college. Based on Cain's research, it is likely about half my students are introverts.  I talk about this book and show the Ted Talk video (Susan Cain's speech on quiet people) in one of my classes. Many of my students can really relate.  I have suggested this book to several friends and have mentioned it on Facebook. I have also suggested this book on my website. This is a good read for anyone who feels like they are on the outside looking in and seeing a world full of non stop talkers.
3221709
The author combines anecdotes with research to make a case for the many strengths of introverts, as leaders, thinkers, inventors, teachers, and partners. Tired of being told to speak up or join in? Do you yearn for a quiet place to work? Do you concentrate better when you are not surrounded by loud talking or distracting music?  Does it seem as if your abilities to listen carefully and speak thoughtfully are not valued by our society? You will love this book! I read it on my Kindle and then bought copies as gifts for the quiet people in my life.
2450314
Great book that made me introspect a lot about who I am and how I have changed over the years. Empowers the introvert to not feel bad or ashamed that they are different from their extrovert colleagues. Very interesting stories, lots of psychology research results included. Good read
1203289
This book is great for introverts and extroverts! It is easy to read and makes sense of real life and the real world!
3289801
I love the fact that someone is finally speaking out on introvert's behalf...I get really tired of all the loud-mouthed horses rears in the world that think just because someone isn't jabbering back they must not have anything to say (Or even worse those that keep telling every one to become extroverts).  Sometimes tis far more efficient to shut up and listen to the world around you than always acting like a pack of dogs seeing just who can bark loudest and longest!!! Thanks a million Mrs. Cain!!!
83730
This book was very insightful to me because I am somewhat of an introvert.  I have a daughter who was struggling to meet people and make friends in college and I was talking with my brother about her troubles.  He recommended this book to me so I read it.  The author thoroughly researched this topic and provided many examples that I could relate to.  I walked away with a much better understanding of the differences between extroverts and introverts.  I also realized that it is OK to be quiet and a thinker.  Thank you for bringing to light this topic and helping me to understand myself and my daughter better.
1252117
An incredibly insightful look into how introverts operate in a world designed for extraverts.  I use it in teaching my communication classes in Germanna Community College.

Lou Thompson