Susan Cain's book lies on the table, soft, subdued, in
its grey, unassuming jacket. But, splashed loudly, very loudly, in
florescent red color across the background, is its title - Quiet.
One can't miss that. And so, that's
what this well- researched, boldly stated, book is about - how the
quietness and background solidness of introverts are a very important
"quiet" contribution to relationships, interpersonal communications, and
society. In this fascinating book, Cain covers all aspects of what it
means to be an introvert, from how introverts have given us beautiful
art, to how they have changed society. She explains what it means to be
an introvert in America, and how history formed us into a society that
encourages extroversion as the norm and ideal. With strong examples,
Cain shows the importance of introverts and lets us shout for joy in
agreement.
