Quiet Girl in A Noisy World
An Introvert's Story
Book - 2017
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 inches 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.
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Publisher:
Kansas City, MO : Andrews McMeel Publishing, â™2017.
ISBN:
9781449486068
1449486061
1449486061
Characteristics:
174 pages :,color illustrations ;,21 cm
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Add a CommentI enjoyed this and related to parts of it. The artwork was very simple and well done, and the whole journey was easy to follow.
HUGE shout out to Debbie for helping me not feel soo alone, & for helping me distinguish my personality type, I am also personality type INFJ! I went online and took the same exact personality type Quiz (Myers & Briggs) so nice to know that I am not the only one to feel drained by social interactions. For once in my life while reading this book I felt so understood. :) In a world where I am so MIS-understood!
A charming quick read with great illustrations. Tung's vulnerability helps non-introverts understand how draining our bustling, noisy world can be for introverts.
Debbie Tung gets it. Really gets it. The awkwardness, the exhaustion, the self doubt, everything about being an introvert in a mostly extroverted world. And it's so heartening to see it on the page in her delightfully drawn comics. Much love.
The cover of this book looks incredibly cozy so I just had to check it out. I was not disappointed. The art along with the author's personal experience and feelings is very relatable and the cozy feeling is carried throughout the entire book. It also gives a look into the life of someone who is an introvert which is nice to see portrayed in an easily understandable way.
"Every time I go out, I tend to bring a book with me... Even though I know I won't have time to read it. I guess it just gives me a sense of comfort...Because it feels like I have a good friend by my side" (p. 165).
Nothing groundbreaking here, but the art is lovely, and many of the incidents will be familiar for introverts. It's a glimpse of a kindred spirit.
I just happened to be reading this one as my husband and I were headed to his high school reunion. It was such a comfort.
Very sweet and gentle slice-of-life comics about life as an introvert and the author's journey to self-acceptance.
A nice quiet comic about introversion - not as catchy as Sarah's Scribbles, but a good one for teens. The spare art suits the sentiments.