The Introvert's Way: Living A Quiet Life In A Noisy World (2012) - Plot & Excerpts
thank you Sophia Dembling ,thank you very much for writing this book . I think it's about time that we speak out about these stupid stereotypes and made up labels.funny,Honest and informing specially for those who are in a relationship with an introvert. so as for the book :NO ,I don't envy extroverts that's absurd; I'm definitely not shy , while by nature I'm quiet; I have no problem talking to an individual or a big group of people, in fact public speaking is my favorite activity however I enjoy solitude and I love to be alone ; I'm mostly awake at nights and busy with a book or some kind of thought or working on an Idea. 1-chit chat - Nicely mentioned by the author (I hate it)2-Stating the obvious - oh look a butterfly- I know I have eyes 3- Why are you so serious? - I'm not , I love Comedy and satire - I just don't yell it 4- Please leave the room if you see me reading a book or when I'm writing .. stay with me but also leave me alone for some time.5- No I don't hate you , I'm just more comfortable spending time solo (again ,Nicely mentioned by the author)6- I have to be organized and have a plan for almost every thing (plz plz NO surprise parties)7- I looooooooooooooooooove parties (considering how rare one is in my country) it's just that I have to recharge after a while and you pushing me doesn't work as well as the intentions may be.8- I'm rude and frankly I have no problem with this one. ;)9- I loooooooooove deep discussions (Nicely mentioned by the author ) mostly philosophical or Cultural10- I hate sending massages and answering the phone so If an Introvert is doing this (at least as I do it for some people) plz know that, they probably like you a lot.11- Plz be quiet around me or lets have a looooooooooong discussion - yes it should be long or else it's no good.12- DON'T judge me ... when you have Sth on your mind just ask me and I'll answer you The author herself, says, in her conclusion, "The theme of this book, what I hope you've taken away, is that introversion is simply another way of being from extroversion......The beauty of this is that when the yin and yang of introversion and extroversion are in harmony we create a balance in the world....too much of one or the other and, and things go out of whack."Throughout the book Dembling tells of her own personal experiences as an introvert, gives accounts from other introverts, reports on research, and more to give the introvert ideas of how to live in harmony with the inner being. Much of what she said resonates with me. She writes in a very personal way, sometimes sounding flip, sometimes a little coarse in others' reactions to those who are "different" from the perceived norm. An interesting read, much lighter in tone than Susan Cain's more recently published "Quiet..." which I read before this. Together they give me a new perspective on the introvert/extrovert continuum.
What do You think about The Introvert's Way: Living A Quiet Life In A Noisy World (2012)?
Not the worst book in the world but I definitely recommend Quiet by Susan Cain over this.
—nannie
Very good explanation of introverts. I am for sure an introvert.
—shreya
I wish this book had been around when I was much younger.
—Avengingangel88
Some interesting ideas, good food for thought.
—acajou
