Two of my friends recommended I read this book. I'm glad they did. I'm almost finished with it, and I can tell you that it's definitely worth your time. It should be required reading for educators and business people, but really, every parent---every person---should be at least familiar with the basic ideas presented in Cain's book. It will make you think about yourself, those you love, and those you interact with. It will make you question some of your own deeply-rooted perceptions. It did for me.
Some of the people I love most in the world are "quiet" types. They prefer to let others take the spotlight, they are more concerned with doing things right than getting credit or recognition, and they like to work, problem-solve, and create....alone. They don't need collaboration to come up with their best ideas but of course, they can participate very successfully in these things. It's just not where their best work happens, or where they feel most at peace.
Some of the people I love most in the world are "quiet" types. They prefer to let others take the spotlight, they are more concerned with doing things right than getting credit or recognition, and they like to work, problem-solve, and create....alone. They don't need collaboration to come up with their best ideas but of course, they can participate very successfully in these things. It's just not where their best work happens, or where they feel most at peace. 
