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I first read this two years ago. Really enjoyed it as I feel that I can be quite introverted at times. My review is here

The author also does TED Talks,

This is a justification for introverts, and insight for those who live with us.

Loved this book when I read it last month (or was it this month?). Arguably it goes rather overboard with the introvert-love, but as one myself I appreciated it. We're not normally championed after all! Also thought it would be a good read for parents of introverts (even shed light on some of my son's behaviours; he's very similar to me but I didn't know the whys for some of his introversion).

I had to fill in for someone at work this week which meant twice the talking.

I'm exhausted! Introverts will understand.

Fantastic book, full of fascinating research. For me, it could have been longer; she touches on difference in attitude to introversion and extroversion in different cultures, but I felt there was much more on this that could have been explored. The section on parenting an introverted child had many helpful insights, but I felt the author missed something by not considering parenting from the point of view of the introverted parent. Negotiating playdates and school social life can be fraught for parents as well as children but she didn't really consider this. Nevertheless, a brilliant read. If only all those noisy extroverts out there could be persuaded to read it...

Cathy wrote: "Fantastic book, full of fascinating research. For me, it could have been longer; she touches on difference in attitude to introversion and extroversion in different cultures, but I felt there was m..."

I completely agree with you on needing more on the introverted parent. But overall I was very satisfied with this book.

This book is filled with juicy tidbits that I kind of already knew but didn't fully realize. Like why my friends always gravitate to my girl friends side when she and I have an argument. It's because she's much more assertive even though mostly wrong. I liked the nature vs. nurture debate.

It is a very well thought through book, with lots of these subtle but important details. I really enjoyed it

So any readers here an extrovert? Would you recommend the book to one? :)

I think since reading it I've taken a 'quiet' power in being an introvert - reminding myself of the benefits of introversion when sometimes I've acted a certain way and might have worried in the past that I wasn't being lively enough or what have you.

This book reminds me to build upon the skills I do have rather than inventing this separate "outgoing" "life of the party" personality that's not me at all.

I would agree too Summerdale, I tend to be the quieter person rather than the louder type.

I've finally finished this and found it a fascinating and quite empowering read.

Like others I wish she had focused a little less on the workplace and more on the rest of life for an introvert - particularly on what it is like to be an introverted parent. After all, it's very hard to take 'time out' from small children and their demands and that can be tough for those of us who need to be alone. Not to mention how you manage the school gate social minefield (I may be projecting slightly here!)

However it really made me rethink a lot of things - an excellent read with a great summing up.

I thought it was well worth reading. If you have a moment have a look at her TED talks Lisa