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3.87 AVERAGE
3.87 AVERAGE
Very relatable read for me following my autism diagnosis as a twenty-something year old
informative
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
It’s hard to rate a book like this. It’s certainly a good inside into a neurodivergent brain. I wish, she would have told more about the way to the diagnosis.
And I didn’t enjoy some of the retrospective episodes.
I liked the focus on her marriage, but sometimes the portrayal of her family felt a bit random and non cohesive. The part about her biological mother felt like another story entirely.
So, to sum it up, this did. have many informative points and is also a great advocate for the emotions of an autistic brain, but it might have needed a bit more editing.
And I didn’t enjoy some of the retrospective episodes.
I liked the focus on her marriage, but sometimes the portrayal of her family felt a bit random and non cohesive. The part about her biological mother felt like another story entirely.
So, to sum it up, this did. have many informative points and is also a great advocate for the emotions of an autistic brain, but it might have needed a bit more editing.
hopeful
informative
reflective
medium-paced
challenging
emotional
hopeful
informative
I regret not writing a review for this book immediately after I read it, because I cannnot remember like 99% of this book...
But I remember thinking it was okay and it dragged a bit sometimes. I'm not gonna change the rating that I gave to this book tho, just because I don't remember it, because I feel like that would be mean.
But I remember thinking it was okay and it dragged a bit sometimes. I'm not gonna change the rating that I gave to this book tho, just because I don't remember it, because I feel like that would be mean.
What a read. In her memoirs, Odd Girl Out, Laura James tells of her life growing up and living as an autistic person, and of finally getting a diagnosis at 40-something and dealing with it.
As a teacher, I had some training on learning needs, part of it was on how to help children on the autistic spectrum cope with learning in the classroom. Although I understood what I had to do, I never really connected with the ordeal autistic children have to go through at school as I simply didn't understand it - I say children here as this was my line of work, but autistic adults can also struggle with society as it is. Laura James makes you feel it and live it as if you were in her shoes. And, oh my word, how overwhelming it all is. Parts of the books had me in tears I was so emotionally invested in in. I felt like reaching out to Laura and tell her I heard her. I finally understood.
Laura, what an amazing book you've written. Mental hug to you!
Disclaimer - I was contacted by the publisher for a review. Thank you for the copy of the book.
As a teacher, I had some training on learning needs, part of it was on how to help children on the autistic spectrum cope with learning in the classroom. Although I understood what I had to do, I never really connected with the ordeal autistic children have to go through at school as I simply didn't understand it - I say children here as this was my line of work, but autistic adults can also struggle with society as it is. Laura James makes you feel it and live it as if you were in her shoes. And, oh my word, how overwhelming it all is. Parts of the books had me in tears I was so emotionally invested in in. I felt like reaching out to Laura and tell her I heard her. I finally understood.
Laura, what an amazing book you've written. Mental hug to you!
Disclaimer - I was contacted by the publisher for a review. Thank you for the copy of the book.
I identified so much with this book (and have tons of highlights to share!) A must-read if you are autistic, think you may be autistic, or just want to learn about how an autistic person thinks.
Wonderful book! So honest and open and informative. This book has given me a much better understanding of the Autism Spectrum. I could relate to many of Ms. James experiences and "feelings". It made me question if I'm neurotypical or not, but I think 13 months of Covid lockdown for many of us has caused similar experiences and feelings to those of people on the Spectrum. This book has given me a great appreciation for the daily struggles of those on the Autism Spectrum. Thank you.
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
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slow-paced