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Through research, personal experience, and interviews, Susan Cain makes a strong case that introversion is not a sickness or weakness in a society that prizes extroversion. She points out that not everyone is all introvert or all extrovert. Everyone displays their own spectrum, many times depending on the setting they find themselves in.

Cain points out the strengths most introverts have: perseverance, focus, listening skills, observation, and the ability to formulate solutions on their own. Many introverts prefer to sit back in a meeting and listen to all the ideas, formulating responses in their heads before joining in. Introverts are keen observers and can readily empathize with other people.

Introverts will recognize themselves when reading "Quiet." Extroverts will gain new insight in working with the people who hold back in meetings and large social gatherings. An interesting read, even if you don't agree with all of Cain's conclusions.