The Silent, Fighting For a Place in This Loud World, But Still Outspoken by Many by Sarah Supangan Unger

We live in a world that is heavily dominated by loud people and the quiet ones are often pushed away to the side, regarded as shy, boring and insensitive. The silent and timid people of the world are outspoken by the louder ones and are therefore fated to stereotyping by those that think this world should be full of loud people, not shy or intellectually thoughtful about anything.

 

Quiet by Susan Cain is a book about introverts (the quiet ones) in an extrovert (the louder ones) world in which no one notices the introverts because they are indeed quiet so people think that they are not fit for our world and must become loud like the rest. The book is very interesting because as a reader, I learned so much more about introverts and their way of thinking that many do not fully understand. The author analyzes everything about introverts, going in depth about their characteristics and their incredible importance in our world surrounded by outgoing people. The book deserves an enormous thumbs up because the author understands introverts, as she classifies herself as one, and by reading the book the reader can understand introverts and their existence with extroverts. The evidence is substantial in proving her points which is also what makes the book very well written. I would recommend the book to an audience interested in psychology and the characteristics of these two types of people because the book is full of thought and the way the minds of these people think.

Mute by Stephanie Santoyo

“Why are you such a quiet person?” Have you ever come across a situation in which you were asked this? Not just in a causal tone, but more of a concerned, distraught, and do you need “help” manner? Where whomever asked it, meant it in a way where being “quiet” was wrong and should not be practiced? Quiet, by Susan Cain, is an informative piece in which Cain expresses and displays the psychological perception to which why one is quiet or as some may interpret it “introverted.” Reading the publication will not only increase one's knowledge on introversion, but also has been scientifically proven to cause an introvert to feel more comfortable in their personal lives as a quiet human being. The piece also includes the situation of  introvert, Steve Wozniak, co-founder of Apple, who is living proof, the quiet characteristic does not interfere with one's potential in any shape or form and does not harm ones life. Steve Wozniak is only one of the several historical figures mentioned, who as an introvert has created a foundation of success for himself and those around him. This writing definitely deserves its five star rating and should be read by both introverts and extroverts due to Cain addressing and specifying to all information in regards to an introvert. Anyone seeking to increase their knowledge on introversion or for mere curiosity of the quiet characteristics that introverts hold, must definitely get their hands on a copy of Susan Cain’s Quiet.

WHY BEING QUIET IS JUST AS IMPORTANT AS BEING LOUD by Jesse Salas

In the loud and exciting world of today, one might not feel the ability to fit in, and that is okay.

Quiet by Susan Cain is a nonfiction psychology book about introversion and extroversion in society. Cain is an introvert and has lived a life of one until she broke out of her shell, which is the reason she wrote on this subject.  The book is fueled by her personal experiences and research on the topic. She carries the argument that no matter the temperament one has, it is important to appreciate and accept the weaknesses and strengths of both introverts and extroverts throughout the book. This book is rated a four out of five stars since it was great in that it used research effectively to create more developed and convincing arguments. However, it could have been better, possibly if the author used more emotional appeal to grasp a tighter hold on the readers. I recommend this book to my peers, especially peers who have experienced low self-esteem or depression since Cain does such an outstanding job promoting acceptance and embracement in one’s self.

Shhh… by Amber Potts

In the back of the English classroom sits a girl who never says much aloud. As the girl approaches the podium to share her writing piece with her peers, her heart begins to beats rapidly. Never speaking much, she opens her mouth and her words start to flow out like a rushing river. Shocked faces begin to arise in the audience; they cannot believe that such powerful words could come from a girl who remains silent in the back of the room. In the non-fiction book QUIET by Susan Cain, she goes into depth to demonstrate to her audience the amazement that introverts have brought upon our society. Cain uses some commonly known historical figures to illustrate and prove her point that introverts are just as equally important as extroverts. This book is definitely a 5 star book because Cain pleads her argument in a way the average reader can understand and does not leave anything unsaid. She makes sure that by the end of the book you know the difference between your average extrovert and your insecure yet very inspiring introverts. I would recommend this book to those who are engrossed in psychology because you really learn a lot about the way people act and why they act the way they act.

 

The Shocking Truth Behind Discrimination against Women by Cristina Garcia

Throughout history, women have been mistreated, discriminated, and judged because of their gender. The book is written about female violation and court cases gone wrong. The Beauty Myth, by Naomi Wolf in 2002, brilliantly analyzes and emphasizes female difficulties. Ms. Wolf describes how women are manipulated into thinking they are worthless, useless and how it negatively reflects on their lifestyles throughout time. Once I completed reading the book, I gave this book at nine out of ten, since she evaluates and gives her audience examples to support her claim. For instance, the fact that women might have the same job as men, however women are paid less to do more work. I recommend this book to men and women who are mature enough to make a connection between the women and their difficult journeys or want to experience the complications through a book.

Trust Me, You're Wrong by Raisa Bakari

Quiet will have you completely reevaluate who you are and where you belong in this world. Susan Cain remarkably introduces the world of introversion in a point of view never seen before. Susan Cain recognizes how introverts are being overlooked, and as a counter argument, she amplifies the importance of introversion and the ways in which introverted personalities have shaped the way the world is now. She also not only gives definition to what an introvert is but she introduces and honors the nature of introversion. To prove her credibility, Cain uses historical figures such as Rosa Parks and Eleanor Roosevelt as examples of how, although they were quiet-spoken, their presence was still influential and evidently impacted the world. Susan Cain also throughout the book will include her own personal experiences,because she too is an introvert. There is never a stale moment in the non-fiction book, Quiet, for Susan Cain will answer any questions you may have about your personality and make you feel proud for your unique qualities. Quiet is an extremely intriguing book, in my opinion it deserves a five star rating because it will open your mind and replace old information that you’ve grown accustomed to with a whole new aspect of life. This book would be especially enjoyable for anyone who enjoys a sense of psychological reasoning because the book overall focuses on the mind and the emotional characteristics of introverts and briefly extroverts. It would also appeal to teenagers and parental figures, because of the mature nature and dialog Susan Cain utilizes to illustrate in depth our introvert-filled world.
 

Why The “Quiet” Kid “Never” Talks by Nereida Avila

There are two types of people in this world. There are people who spark conversations out of thin air, and there are those who prefer to sit back, relax, and let everybody else do the

socializing. In the book, Quiet, by Susan Cain, these two types of people are distinguished

according to their personalities: introverts and extroverts. Cain explains the differences between these personalities, along with how they each fit into society. Cain does this by using short anecdotes, research, and a supporting argument. In in this book, a lot of information is presented with anecdotes and examples. Because of this, I enjoyed reading this nonfiction book and the information it had, since it was not like reading a boring textbook. I rate this book a 4 out of 5 because it has new and refreshing information I have never been exposed to. This book will help people learn about their personalities and how they fit into society, especially introverts because that is what Cain focuses on. I recommend this book to the “quiet” ones because it will help them learn more about being introverted and how it is not always a bad thing to be on the shy side.

Human? by Stephanie Acosta

Quiet, by Susan Cain, is a book about Introverts and Extroverts. The book gives us a better understanding into why so many people are how they are today. The author gives us many trustworthy sources throughout the book explaining how many scientists have made so many explanations about why human have either an introvert in them or an extrovert in them. For me, I give this book a thumbs up because it opens the reader's mind more. It makes the reader think about the many different people who live around us and interact with us. We may think that we know a person but in reality we do not. I recommend this book to whoever is interested in working in psychology because it will open your mind and keep you thinking about the world around us and the people living in it.