tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post8625702100238856653..comments2024-03-18T15:27:31.588-07:00Comments on Musings of a Bookish Kitty: Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking by Susan CainLiterary Felinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-41124334213097462792017-12-02T11:10:42.978-08:002017-12-02T11:10:42.978-08:00Stacy - I wish I was more ambivert, but I am all i...Stacy - I wish I was more ambivert, but I am all introvert. Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-13795884091613535542017-11-26T19:46:38.449-08:002017-11-26T19:46:38.449-08:00I'm probably 50/50 and I would love to read th...I'm probably 50/50 and I would love to read this. One day...Why are there so many books I want to read and so little time?!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-88949029293458359712017-11-25T09:34:39.969-08:002017-11-25T09:34:39.969-08:00Maria - I hope you enjoy this one if you read it, ...Maria - I hope you enjoy this one if you read it, Maria. It is very well researched. <br /><br />Cain does go into introverts who do public speaking on a regular basis, and so I am sure you will probably be able to relate to that portion of the book. The author even talks about her own experiences with public speaking. In fact, a lot of what you talk about in your comment is covered in the book.<br /><br />Thanks for stopping by!Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-56050379054546711462017-11-21T11:13:00.113-08:002017-11-21T11:13:00.113-08:00I'm definitely going to add this book to my Go...I'm definitely going to add this book to my Goodreads shelves, Wendy! It sounds so very fascinating! And I greatly enjoyed reading your excellent review!! :) :)<br /><br />Like you, I'm pretty much of an introvert. It puzzles me, though, that I'm actually able to teach ESOL to adults in a classroom setting. Maybe it's because I KNOW that they need the knowledge of English that I can give them, so, in a way, I have "the upper hand", so to speak. But I'm a total mess when it comes to being in a roomful of my peers, or in a crowd of strangers.... I feel SO self-conscious in such situations!! Naturally, I'm afraid to even open my mouth. Paradoxically, I don't mind crowds in malls. It's when I have to INTERACT in a crowd that I begin to panic!! Lol.<br /><br />Like you, I much prefer to work on my own. Maybe that's why I prefer teaching to being in an office, lol. I don't like having to listen to other people's so-called "advice" and/or "suggestions" (which are often a thinly-veiled disguise for "you have to do this MY way, or else"). I HATE being micro-managed, too. Just tell me what my duties are, leave me alone, and I'll do them! And I absolutely do NOT like "team teaching"!<br /><br />It is indeed a fact that extroversion is valued more highly than introversion in our Western culture. I think that's why some Westerners have turned to Eastern spirituality, such as meditation and yoga. They are obviously introverts.<br /><br />Of course, I think that most, if not all, bookworms tend to be proud introverts! Lol.<br /><br />Thanks for the very insightful review, Wendy!! I am now trying to catch up with commenting on your blog, so you will see more comments from me pretty soon! :) :) <br /><br />I'd like to wish you and all your family a WONDERFUL (and DELICIOUS!) Thanksgiving!! HUGS TO YOU & MOUSE!!! <3 <3 <3 :) :) :)<br />Maria Beharhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13635809880830316283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-83658446092663949382017-11-19T19:16:48.362-08:002017-11-19T19:16:48.362-08:00Suzanne - It took me awhile to get to it too. I ho...Suzanne - It took me awhile to get to it too. I hope you like it if you read it!Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-58996975552713318782017-11-19T19:16:20.242-08:002017-11-19T19:16:20.242-08:00Katherine - There is definitely such a thing as a ...Katherine - There is definitely such a thing as a social introvert, and, as you well know, introversion doesn't mean a person doesn't like people or necessarily social engagements. Although I admit I am not a fan of them. I hope you do get a chance to read this one!Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-26011820081682702462017-11-19T18:37:57.878-08:002017-11-19T18:37:57.878-08:00I have always wanted to read this book and I don&#...I have always wanted to read this book and I don't know why I haven't yet, especially since I'm most definitely an introvert. You've convinced me that I need to stop putting it off. :)Suzanne @ The Bookish Librahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16116292880784513187noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-63296866070333800242017-11-19T07:26:16.945-08:002017-11-19T07:26:16.945-08:00This is on my TBR and I really need to make an eff...This is on my TBR and I really need to make an effort to read it next year. It took me awhile to really realize I was an introvert and most people are surprised when they hear that as I'm fairly outgoing and comfortable in social situations. But I definitely feel drained after social situations and need the alone time to recharge. Great review!Katherine Phttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12126062556416434416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-83487862637272354812017-11-17T15:03:51.996-08:002017-11-17T15:03:51.996-08:00Adaure - It is nice to be validated. I agree with ...Adaure - It is nice to be validated. I agree with you; the bias is definitely there but it it was also, as you said, high-time that introversion have a strong voice out there too. While I'm sure age and experience has helped, I do think this book played a small part in my being able to own my introversion and be proud of it--and that was even before I read it. Just knowing it was out there. <br /><br />And thank you! I will definitely check out your blog.Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-59054992189456123152017-11-17T14:52:39.477-08:002017-11-17T14:52:39.477-08:00Melody - I think many of us book bloggers are. :-)...Melody - I think many of us book bloggers are. :-)Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-11843659536717791242017-11-17T14:52:22.040-08:002017-11-17T14:52:22.040-08:00Lisa - I wish I had read it closer to when it came...Lisa - I wish I had read it closer to when it came out. I know this is relevant even today, but I think it might have had a bigger impact on me back then. Just the idea of the book back then and all the talk surrounding it was enough to influence how I saw myself--and I became more comfortable with being an introvert. Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-67697192932753110062017-11-17T14:49:36.523-08:002017-11-17T14:49:36.523-08:00Iliana - I think it would be a great one to read f...Iliana - I think it would be a great one to read for Nonfiction November. :-) Thank you!Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-70931938640147455762017-11-17T14:49:04.255-08:002017-11-17T14:49:04.255-08:00Tracy - It was nice to see introverts painted in s...Tracy - It was nice to see introverts painted in such a positive light. Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-9722467902295107492017-11-17T14:48:31.805-08:002017-11-17T14:48:31.805-08:00Ellen - Yes, it's nice to know that we're ...Ellen - Yes, it's nice to know that we're "normal" and not lacking because we aren't more outgoing or impulsive or big risk takers.Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-29299486252445679202017-11-17T14:47:02.309-08:002017-11-17T14:47:02.309-08:00Lark - I liked that aspect too! Lark - I liked that aspect too! Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-9033643823510201192017-11-17T14:45:20.526-08:002017-11-17T14:45:20.526-08:00Diane - We introverts have to stick together. :-) ...Diane - We introverts have to stick together. :-) Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-61665293710820553182017-11-17T14:44:56.417-08:002017-11-17T14:44:56.417-08:00Jo - Such a true quote! It keeps us out of trouble...Jo - Such a true quote! It keeps us out of trouble. Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-40530323722615806962017-11-17T14:43:35.782-08:002017-11-17T14:43:35.782-08:00Jeane - I wish I hadn't waited so long, but I ...Jeane - I wish I hadn't waited so long, but I am glad I finally took the plunge. I hope you enjoy it when you get to it.Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-26731742481404520002017-11-17T14:41:46.241-08:002017-11-17T14:41:46.241-08:00Jenclair - I get the same way before social occasi...Jenclair - I get the same way before social occasions. I hope you like this one if you do read it. I find I am surrounded by extroverts too--although my husband is introverted like me, which is nice (but can also have its disadvantages). Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-72320177807062219522017-11-17T14:32:53.156-08:002017-11-17T14:32:53.156-08:00Eustacia - It really is. Even from a young age, we...Eustacia - It really is. Even from a young age, we're pushed to be social and a big risk taker. That doesn't always equate greatness though. Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-77530167632231924002017-11-16T20:11:22.243-08:002017-11-16T20:11:22.243-08:00I need to pull this off the shelves. I'd love ...I need to pull this off the shelves. I'd love to know the ways being an introvert could help me!Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05554217416500328610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-13283082530124461352017-11-15T06:32:46.163-08:002017-11-15T06:32:46.163-08:00Yep, I'm an introvert too. This sounds interes...Yep, I'm an introvert too. This sounds interesting and I'll keep this book in mind when the mood calls for it. Melodyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03967837585961009598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-86113898162765970372017-11-15T03:29:20.420-08:002017-11-15T03:29:20.420-08:00This book has been on my to-read list for a while ...This book has been on my to-read list for a while now. But something that put me off slightly was that soon after it's release and her engaging TED talk, I noticed an uptick of people claiming to be introverts...and shouting it from the rooftops in a most un-introverted way. Lol!<br />I agree that it seemed a bit biased, too. I got the impression of a bit of insinuation that the extroverted are in some way not as smart as introverts because they can't sit down for long enough to ponder things deeply.<br />It was high-time though that in our extrovert-skewed reality nowadays, an important book gave a voice to those who don't mind not speaking out all the time but who would prefer for their voices not to be ignored when they do speak out simply because they do not do it loudly or often enough.<br />The book remains on my list :-)<br /><br />Great blog by the way!<br /><br />Check out mine if you get a minute:<br /><br />https://allthebookswelove.blogspot.co.uk/Adaurehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12612834004744691099noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-46061930721198606992017-11-14T08:40:56.943-08:002017-11-14T08:40:56.943-08:00This sounds fascinating and a good book to keep in...This sounds fascinating and a good book to keep in mind for nonfiction November! I think I lean more towards being an introvert so I think I would enjoy this read. Great review, Wendy!Ilianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07026669671843769219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-44719105917045047142017-11-14T07:30:08.040-08:002017-11-14T07:30:08.040-08:00Sounds like a promising read for the introverts am...Sounds like a promising read for the introverts amongst us, I'm glad that the author shares examples of us (yes, I include myself) shining.Felicity Grace Terryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17852843882007267665noreply@blogger.com