So much to read, so little time? This brief overview of Quiet tells you what you need to know--before or after you read Susan Cain's book.Crafted and edited with care, Worth Books set the standard for quality and give you the tools you need to be a well-informed reader.This short summary and analysis of Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking by Susan Cain includes:Historical contextChapter-by-chapter summariesImportant quotesFascinating triviaGlossary of termsSupporting material to enhance your understanding of the original workAbout Quiet by Susan Cain:It's time for a "quiet revolution!"America's "culture of popularity" holds extroverts--those who are gregarious, outspoken, and larger-than-life--in higher regard than those who tend to be reserved, serious, and contemplative. But think of all the great introverts--Rosa Parks, Albert Einstein, John Quincy Adams, and Lewis Carroll, to name a few--who were great leaders and thinkers, but just have a different way of expressing themselves.Based on extensive research related to the latest psychology and neuroscience, and in-depth interviews with renowned psychologists and professors, Quiet looks at "the power of introverts" from a cultural point of view.The summary and analysis in this ebook are intended to complement your reading experience and bring you closer to great works of nonfiction. |