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

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This illustrated gift book of short comics illuminates author Debbie Tung'sexperienceas an introvert in an extroverts world. Presented in a loose narrative style that can be read front to back or dipped into at ones leisure, the book spans three years ofDebbie'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: shes an introvert.

The first half of the book traces Debbies 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 heroinelearns to embrace her introversion and finds ways to thrive in the world while fulfilling her need for quiet.

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[Quiet Girl] is a heartfelt and funny piece of work that combines the best kinds of storytelling devices to tell a story about finding your own voice in your own way.
(The Mary Sue)
"Tung's delicate sketches and gentle humor captureeverything that is enchanting aboutintroversion.
(Maureen Marzi Wilson, Introvert Doodles)
"As a lifelong introvert, reading Debbie Tung'sQuietGirl in a Noisy Worldgave me the mostuncanny and liberating feeling ofreading my own innermost and private thoughts I've often feltguilty forhaving. This book is a useful guide for extroverts who need some helpunderstanding theirless social counterparts, but more importantly, it is ahuge sigh of relief for introverts everywherewho have ever wondered if theyare being too antisocial for preferring a solitary cup of tea over araucousboard game party."
(Yumi Sakugawa, Yumi Sakugawa)
Voted onto the 2018 GREAT GRAPHIC NOVELS FOR TEENS list by YALSA.(American Library Association's Young Adult Library Services Association)
"For everyone whod opt for solo couch time over a party any day, Tungs sweetly comic graphic memoir illuminating the pains and perks of being socially awkward is manna from hermit heaven."
(The Oprah Magazine)

Author Bio

Deborah Debbie Tung is a cartoonist and illustrator from Birmingham, England. Her comics are based on simple everyday life moments and her love for books and tea.