Odd Girl Out: My Extraordinary Life with Autism
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| Rating | : | 4.65 (846 Votes) |
| Asin | : | B073P56Q6X |
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| Number of Pages | : | 194 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-10-16 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
A sensory portrait of an autistic mind From childhood, Laura James knew she was different. It wasn't until she reached her forties that she found out why: Suddenly and surprisingly, she was diagnosed with autism. As Laura grapples with defining her own identity, she also looks at the unique benefits neurodiversity can bring. Lyrical and lush, Odd Girl Out shows how being different doesn't mean being less, and proves that it is never too late for any of us to find our rightful place in the world.. Married with four children and a successful journalist, Laura examines the ways in which autism has shaped her career, her approach to motherhood, and her closest relationships. Laura's upbeat, witty writing offers new insight into the day-to-day struggles of living with autism, as her extreme attention to sensory detail--a common aspect of her autism--is fascinating to observe through her eyes. She struggled to cope in a world that often made no sense to her, as though her brain had its own operating system. With a touching and searing honesty, Laura challenges everything we think we know about what it means to be autistic
Her writing has appeared in many national and international newspapers and magazines. Laura James is an author and journalist and the owner of a communications agency. Since her diagnosis, she has campaigned for autism awareness and acceptance. She is the mother of four adult children and lives with her husband, their dogs,
Long lost family link I ordered this book a few weeks ago, and it wasn't expected until mid-May. Pleased to say it arrived EARLY! I cannot out this book down. With one or two minor differences, it mirrors my own life, that feeling of not belonging anywhere and desperately wishing I could. Finding my diagnosis was like finding a family I never knew I could have.THANK YOU to Laura for taking the challenging step to bring people a glimpse . Wonderful book! Julie Johnston This is a must read for any woman who suspects she too may be on the spectrum, but doesn't know where to turn. I found it to be very enlightened and encouraging.. Teenager must read D. Easter Ellen is 14, has red hair and a mind of her own. Does that make her odd? Everything seems to be going wrong. Her mother is getting married again. They are moving and Ellen is leaving her friends behind. Ellen runs away from home with big sites. Read to see what happens.
"An important, touching and incredibly honest book with a wry sense of humor, which challenges the preconceived ideas people have about autistic life." -Rachael Lucas, author of Sealed With a Kiss and The State of Grace"There are so many myths about what it means to be autistic and Laura tells her story beautifully and truthfully. Some books make a big difference, this is one of them. It should be read by everyone." -Natasha Harding, The Sun"Laura James has dug deep into her 'differentness' and emerged with a book of breathtaking honesty, humor and insight. Od