This is one of those books that I feel like everyone should read, whether or not they are an introvert or have a close relationship with an introvert. There are tons of us out there, and I feel like most of us have been taught that introversion is something to be fixed, not something that can be valuable in its own right. Cain's premise is that the world should allow introverts to be as they are instead of trying to force is into the extrovert box -- a highly unpleasant experience that many of us endure on a daily basis. 
 I really liked that Cain presented introversion and extroversion as two complimentary things that work well together; for Cain, introversion and extroversion are equally valuable traits. I was a little worried that this would not be the case. While I am an introvert myself, I have many extroverted friends and family members, and I love their extroverted traits even if they are not my own. Luckily, the same is true for Cain. This book was equal parts the "Oh god, yes" sort of commiseration and "Huh, I'd never thought of that aspect of myself as a positive thing, really." It was a really great experience for me; it's those moments in fiction when we feel understood that connect with us most, and the same is true in nonfiction. I felt understood throughout the entirety of Quiet. 
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 Rating: 4.5 Uncomfortable Parties 
 Favourite Quote (Gonna get a little sentimental here, guys -- this is my favourite because it reminds me of my parents): "'The parents of high-reactive children are exceedingly lucky, Belsky told me. 'The time and effort they invest will actually make a difference. Instead of seeing these kids as vulnerable to adversity, parents should see them as malleable -- for worse, but also for better.' He describes eloquently a high-reactive child's ideal parent: someone who 'can read your cues and respect your individuality; is warm and firm in placing demands on you without being harsh or hostile; promotes curiosity, academic achievement, delayed gratification, and self-control; and is not harsh, neglectful, or inconsistent.'" 
 Recommend: YES.