“I need a break after school," she told me later. "School is hard because a lot of people are in the room, so you get tired. I freak out if my mom plans a play date without telling me, because I don't want to hurt my friends' feelings. But I'd rather stay home. At a friend's house you have to do the things other people want to do. I like hanging out with my mom after school because I can learn from her. She's been alive longer than me. We have thoughtful conversations. I like having conversations because they make people happy.”
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Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking
This book provides an in-depth look at the nature of introversion, examining how introverts perceive the world differently from extroverts. It discusses the misunderstandings and biases that introverts encounter and offers strategies for introverts to navigate and thrive in an extroverted-oriented world. The book also highlights the unique contributions that introverts can make in their personal and professional lives. more
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Susan Cain
Susan Cain is a writer known for her research and advocacy on introverted personalities. Her book 'Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking' explores the advantages of being introverted and challenges the dominant culture that favors extroversion. more
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