The book is impressive, and gave me hope as one who was pressured as a child to be part of the crowd. And while being an introvert isn't the new cool, Cain shows a great deal of respect to that personality type (of which she is one). She tells of famous individuals who, while introverted, achieved great success. Some of those are Rosa Parks, Bill Gates, and other names you'd be familiar with.
Her research is amazing, and the book is equipped with her detailed notes, and also reader's helps at the back. She includes information for raising an introverted child (which I wish my parents had been able to read), and tips for educators. It seems she's covered it all.
And while she makes it clear that introversion isn't a curse, she does offer validation to those of us who have lived with criticism for not being on the cutting edge of conversations and parties. To be quiet is okay. To be silent is acceptable, no matter if anyone agrees with you or not.
Many thanks, Susan Cain, for the encouragement.
(i received this book free to review from waterbrook/multnomah)
