"QUIET" by Susan Cain -- WONDERFUL!

IMPRESSED WITH A BOOK I JUST FINISHED READING!

I just finished reading the book, "QUIET The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking" by Susan Cain. It was published in 2012, 2013. I find that I when I will be interested in reading books, I usually find myself reverting to a speed-reading technique I'd developed in grade school. This is a book that took me about 4 months of heavy duty reading and contemplating. I was so impressed with the intuitiveness of what she'd written and genuineness of her insights while providing a very balanced presentation of research results.

I'd also found it uplifting that she'd supported what our human condition so deparately desires, peace, health, happiness, & hope. I've 'flagged' page 263 for the following: "Those who live the most fully realized lives--giving back to their families, societies, and ulitmately themselves--tend to find meaning in their obstacles. [...] where we stumble is where our treasure lies."

Ms. Cain, THANK YOU for the gift of this book. -- Julie D. Eckland