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Bittersweet: How Sorrow and Longing Make Us Whole

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Susan Cain
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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