Susan Cain is the author of the hugely popular book Quiet
A book about introversion which has sold over four million copies since its release ten years ago
Her latest book Bittersweet is also racing off the shelves
Cain’s argument is that rather than being avoided, it's the pains and difficulties of life which enrich us and make us whole
As a Christian I believe there is much truth in this
The Bible repeatedly teaches how suffering is used by God ultimately for good
The greatest example of this?
The death of Jesus which provided life to all those who believe
But believing bittersweet moments are ultimately good for us isn’t enough
We need hope and a guarantee they will work out for our good
And that’s something only God promises
