Author: Susan Cain
In this rather scholarly work, Susan explores the differences between introverts and extroverts. We learn that the definition of these terms are not as simple you think and there are many distinguishing factors to tell them apart. The main message is that introverts are the ones behind most of the discoveries and innovations of the human race, despite which they are a rather under-appreciated bunch. Susan revisits this theme over and over again, like a stuck record, presumably with the intention of making half the world who are introverts feel good about themselves. There are brief references to extroverts, mainly to provide some contrast, but the treatment of this is very superficial. There is hardly any mention of significant accomplishments of extroverts, maybe because Susan feels society has rewarded them enough.
Susan analyzes the different ways that introverts and extroverts deal with conflict resolution. There is also a chapter for parents of introverts that is meant to be a guidebook on how to raise children who have difficulty socializing with their classmates and friends in school. While the book is rather dry and humorless, it will definitely get you thinking. Are your spouse, children, siblings, friends, introverts or extroverts? Do some of their behaviors make more sense when analyzed through the lens of "intro/extro-version" ?
In this rather scholarly work, Susan explores the differences between introverts and extroverts. We learn that the definition of these terms are not as simple you think and there are many distinguishing factors to tell them apart. The main message is that introverts are the ones behind most of the discoveries and innovations of the human race, despite which they are a rather under-appreciated bunch. Susan revisits this theme over and over again, like a stuck record, presumably with the intention of making half the world who are introverts feel good about themselves. There are brief references to extroverts, mainly to provide some contrast, but the treatment of this is very superficial. There is hardly any mention of significant accomplishments of extroverts, maybe because Susan feels society has rewarded them enough.
Susan analyzes the different ways that introverts and extroverts deal with conflict resolution. There is also a chapter for parents of introverts that is meant to be a guidebook on how to raise children who have difficulty socializing with their classmates and friends in school. While the book is rather dry and humorless, it will definitely get you thinking. Are your spouse, children, siblings, friends, introverts or extroverts? Do some of their behaviors make more sense when analyzed through the lens of "intro/extro-version" ?
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