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Comment on A Message for Empowering Introverts by Katherine Lawrence

Katherine Lawrence — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 21:09:21 +0000

My introvert husband pointed out Susan’s New York Times article about collaboration and the importance of alone time for creativity. I thought that, too, was insightful, and I am eager to read and share this book. As an extrovert living with an introvert, I have come to appreciate (and learn to accommodate) the different way that introverts experience the world.

Comment on A Message for Empowering Introverts by Mikaila Mariel Lemonik Arthur

Mikaila Mariel Lemonik Arthur — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 00:06:18 +0000

Hmmm…sounds very thought-provoking–I will have to read more. What strikes me immediately in contemplating this message is the distinction you draw between the lecture where you can soak up knowledge and the class in which you are asked to perform it. Indeed, the lecture where you can soak up knowledge is seen as passe in many circles today–it is an example of the “sage on the stage” model, whereas today’s faculty should be “guides on the side,” helping students learn by doing. I personally see the value in both models–though I don’t think of classes in which students are asked to try out their skills, puzzle through questions out loud, etc. as necessarily asking for performance. Rather, as a faculty member, I find that courses in which few or no students are willing to engage in the discussion are much worse experiences–for me as well as for all the students, even the introverts.

Comment on A Message for Empowering Introverts by Jennifer Miller (@jmiller1222)

Jennifer Miller (@jmiller1222) — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 19:49:38 +0000

I can’t wait to read this book, I am an ISTJ on the Myers Briggs Type Indicator and a Career Counselor! I hope that it will help me with my work counseling and teaching students.

Comment on A Message from Author Teju Cole by robertsburtonRob Burton

robertsburtonRob Burton — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 16:31:30 +0000

It might be interesting to teach “Open City” alongside Mohsin Hamid’s “The Reluctant Fundamentalist” in a college setting. This would allow for a powerful discussion on various 9/11 ramifications.

Am looking forward to reading this highly-praised novel.

Comment on Free Advanced Reader’s Copy of Susan Cain’s Quiet by karina tamaki

karina tamaki — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 22:36:50 +0000

sounds cool good luck

Comment on Academics are Buzzing About Susan Cain’s forthcoming book QUIET by rhacademic

rhacademic — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 15:26:07 +0000

Hi Rosemarie, thank you for your comment. We will be sending an early release copy of QUIET your way this month!

Comment on Academics are Buzzing About Susan Cain’s forthcoming book QUIET by Rosemarie COlson

Rosemarie COlson — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 00:44:28 +0000

I would like to obtain an advanced reader’s copy for my neighbor.

My address is 3677 Teller St, 1st Floor, Wheat Ridge, CO 80033

Thank you very much.
Rosemarie Colson

Comment on Free Advanced Reader’s Copy of Word Hero! by Rosanna Pina

Rosanna Pina — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 23:27:54 +0000

This is fantastic! The FYE program of over 100 students will be thrilled. I would love to obtain a “free” advanced reader’s copy of Word Hero!
Per your request, please forward to our FYE Program at: Sonoma State University, c/o Stevenson 1041, 1801 E. Cotati Avenue, Rohnert Park, CA 94928.

Comment on Win a FREE copy of Look Me in the Eye ! by Georgeanna Spagnolo

Georgeanna Spagnolo — Mon, 12 Sep 2011 18:16:21 +0000

This looks fascinating. I can’t wait to read it.

Comment on University of Florida Unveils Outcasts United as Common Reading Book by Sami

Sami — Wed, 27 Jul 2011 15:42:52 +0000

I am attending the University of Florida this Fall and have to read this book because of that fact. Generally I do not enjoy being forced to read but I am so glad that I was forced to read this book. I am not even halfway through the book yet and I already find it to be one of the most inspiring stories I have ever read. Thank you to Coach Burleigh for bringing this book to UF.