Text, Don't Call: An Illustrated Guide to the Introverted Life

My personality type is INFJ, so this book especially appealed to me because the author is INFJ too. If you are not INFJ, don’t worry, this book is about introverts in general, not specifically INFJs. So, if you are an introvert, or if you are an extrovert wanting to learn more about introverts, then this is the book for you!One issue I had with the book, is that it is hella short. It only took me 30 minutes to read. It cost me $8.50 on Amazon, but the cover price is $14. There is no way I would ever pay full price for this. Its just not worth it. There are a lot of comics, and I knew it would be a quick read, but I still wasn’t expecting it to be THAT short.The comics themselves are awesome. The drawings are crude, but that just adds to their charm. For the most part the content is spot on. I had a lot of “Hey! That sounds like me” moments.All my life I have had trouble explaining how I felt and this book was able to pinpoint exactly what its like. I always want to be included and I hate feeling left out, but at the same time I don’t want to go do anything. It sounds super contradictory and most people don’t get it, but this comic sums it up perfectly. Its nice to know I am not the only one that feels this way!While I related to most of the book, there were still some points that didn’t apply to me. This is a book of generalizations about Introverts, so it won’t describe any one person perfectly.For example, introverts tend to be quiet. INFJoe says this is because we prefer to listen and observe, and because we process what we want to say and only speak when we feel we have something worth saying. This doesn’t quite apply to me. I love to talk and ramble on, but I rarely feel comfortable enough to do so. Talking to certain people I won’t shut up, but talking to strangers I am often really quiet. I also do better in one-on-one situations. When I am in a group I can’t process the conversation fast enough. Usually by the time I figure out what to say the conversation has moved on and my thought is no longer relevant.Overall I liked this book. For the most part the content was accurate with respect to me. It would have been nice if it was a little cheaper or a little longer. The author could have gone into more detail about how two different introverts might appear the same on the outside, but their inner struggles could be completely different. Instead he generalized with the most common struggles.

If you haven’t already gotten INFJoe’s new book, Text Don’t Call, then let me help you: Run! Don’t walk! (And get this book).I was able to read through the entire book in a relatively short amount of time, with its concise illustrated format, and I’ve been reading through it again and again, catching things I didn’t notice the first go ‘round.We are in an unprecedented time for introverts. Awareness of this personality type is growing exponentially these days. More and more books on the subject are popping up and it has become common to see lots of webcomics with introversion themes on social media.But in the case of INFJoe, no one seems to capture the heart of introversion in quite the same way. Not only does he draw very well, and illustrate the concepts solidly, but he clearly has a special kind of passion and insight into the subject matter. These are well-crafted illustrations that crack me up, but also warm my heart.To be sure, introverts aren’t subjects of persecution in the same way as those who are persecuted on the basis of race or religion and so on, but introvert struggles are real struggles. As INFJoe says in the book, why else would #introvertproblems be such a popular hashtag on Twitter? INFJoe knows those struggles well and has a passion to tell these stories, to encourage introverts, and to educate introverts and extroverts alike.Thanks for writing this book, INFJoe. Thanks for providing a new and powerful introvert voice!

I'm very much a closet introvert (most people who know me would never believe it) and this book pretty much nails the feelings. It can still like being extroverted is required in school, the workplace, even with most friends, so I think most of us who are more introverted fake being extroverted to not create waves. However, it's nice to see more people realize that being in your own head (or alone in your house, or almost always having noise-cancelling headphones on) is enjoyable and not weird. The author of the book does a good job drawing the thoughts I have, and it's simple but clever style is nice.

INFJoe definitely struck a chord here, and it’s no wonder he has thousands of social media followers. This book is genuinely validating for introverts everywhere, to whichever degree they may be. Even more important, this is an eye opener for all others who may find their prior counterparts strange or antisocial. As an introvert himself, the author legitimizes the reactions of introverts in a myriad of social situations, and is considerate in authenticating their feelings. Likewise, the narratives extrapolate the inner thoughts of this seemingly quiet and non-active minority of the population for all to recognize. In the past, family or friends may have looked down upon an introvert’s reclusive nature- whether it’s secluding themselves when in the company of others, not answering the phone yet texting a reply, or just feeling drained and “peopled out”. This book will help all understand the behavior of introverts, and help appreciate the lives they are comfortable living.

I am a woman in her 70's. It hasn't been that long ago that I discovered that there is a word to describe who I am - an Introvert! I was so happy to discover this book tonight and thoroughly enjoyed it. I only wish I had known these things 70 years ago!

I've followed INFJoe for a while now on WordPress and jumped at the chance to purchase his first book. An internal look, through cartoons and some explanations to what it means to be an introvert, that helps explain us to non-introverts. I already knew that I could relate to a lot of his cartoons and with the added descriptions, it makes it so much easier to explain my periods of isolation to others who don't need that to recharge. If you are an introvert and have trouble explaining yourself to others, this book is well worth the money and time to read. You won't be disappointed.

I bought this along with Debbie Tung's Book Love. Of the two Tung has a much more appealing style.Text Don't Call was kind of boring. As another reviewer said, it should have been funnier. The text (sic) was rather a pointless description of introversion. The drawings were just OK. No real character for me. I flicked through a few chapters after the first then put it aside for the recycling.

I dunno, guess I expected it to be funnier. I guess it's factually whimsical. Illustrations were consistent. Some of there illustrations really click.

I've enjoyed INFJoe's cartoons when they pop up on social media so I decided to check out his book.Lots of comics here I haven't seen before (they may be original to the book or I might have missed them) all relatable and amusing. The text does a good job summarising introversion and I believe it will work as a validation exercise for any introvert, or as a way of explaining our perception and challenges to others.

this book has everything an introvert always wanted to say out loud. it is a like a book written from my very own head. a good read.

Petit livre extrêmement intéressant, rapide à lire mais qui en apprend beaucoup. Il a été une vraie révélation pour moi (j'ai découvert la suite que je suis aussi INFJ). Les illustrations sont très à propos.Une vraie revelation.