An almost biography

A month or two ago, my sister was telling me about a book she heard about on NPR. This book was about introverts, and from my sister's description, and what I read on NPR, I really wanted to read this book. So I got my hands on Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking by Susan Cain, and it was worth the read. I'm always a little wary of books like this, and try to take them with a grain of salt (I don't know why--maybe because I don't like to feel like I have to fit someone else's characterization of me, I like to feel like I decide my personality. Who knows. Just a hunch). Anyway, this was a really insightful book. Very validating for an introvert, and at the same time, it didn't paint the issue in black and white. It was nice to feel understood, and also to feel like, even though I am a behind the scenes kind of person, I can accomplish great things, and that I have talents that other don't. The book also helps build understanding between introverts and extroverts.
Anyway, what I learned is that it is totally okay that I find being an part of an audience one of my talents. And it's wonderful that there are people who like to do things that need an audience, so that I can develop that talent. It is terrific that there are different types of people, because we all have our niche, and I think this book just helps us know how to get along better.
So, if you are an introvert, it will help you understand how to better contribute, and if you aren't an introvert, it is great to help you understand us introverts, because we may be kind of confusing. And if you fall somewhere in between (because there are all types of people out there--yay!) you'll get the best of both sides. It's an easy, enjoyable read, and has a lot of great insights for anyone interested in people.