Quiet Girl in a Noisy World: An Introvert's Story

Debbie Tung

Nov 2017 · Andrews McMeel Publishing

About this ebook

This illustrated gift book of short comics illuminates author Debbie Tung's experience as an introvert in an extrovert’s world. Presented in a loose narrative style that can be read front to back or dipped into at one’s leisure, the book spans three years of Debbie's life, from the end of college to the present day. In these early years of adulthood, Debbie slowly but finally discovers there is a name for her lifelong need to be alone: she’s an introvert.

The first half of the book traces Debbie’s final year in college: socializing with peers, dating, falling in love (with an extrovert!), moving in, getting married, meeting new people, and simply trying to fit in. The second half looks at her life after graduation: finding a job, learning to live with her new husband, trying to understand social obligations when it comes to the in-laws, and navigating office life. Ultimately, Quiet Girl sends a positive, pro-introvert message: our heroine learns to embrace her introversion and finds ways to thrive in the world while fulfilling her need for quiet.

Ratings and reviews

I'm an INFJ myself and reading this book felt like seeing the reflection of my daily life. Oh all the struggles and overthinking, hahaha. Thank you for delivering such a heart warming and comforting art, Debbie! =)

We are part of an impossible group that can never meet, for obvious reasons. But it doesn't negate our need to feel represented and understood. I feel so much lighter reading this book. My decision to purchase was from the drawing of the cycle of agony one feels about invitations: Accept the invite and dread the entire thing, or give in to nature and worry your loved ones will feel hurt? SO spot on that I could cry. This book is pure, cathartic therapy.

The story line really describes every moment in life of an introvert people. It's nice to know there's people out there who understand the life of introverts.