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A review by katrinepoetry
Strong Female Character by Fern Brady
challenging
dark
funny
informative
fast-paced
5.0
An astounding portrayal of Fern Brady's lived experience as an autistic in an allistic world, highlighting the importance of diagnosis and awareness.
The memoir is also a shocking, yet unfortunately relatable, account of sexism, depression, anxiety, harassment and abuse. Fern also tackles society's inaccurate perception of stripping.
Overall, Strong Female Character is a powerful and important book. I have truly learnt a lot about what it means to be an autistic woman in the modern world. If you or anyone you know is neurodiverse, I can highly recommend this book! It is also a vital piece of feminist writing.
The memoir is also a shocking, yet unfortunately relatable, account of sexism, depression, anxiety, harassment and abuse. Fern also tackles society's inaccurate perception of stripping.
Overall, Strong Female Character is a powerful and important book. I have truly learnt a lot about what it means to be an autistic woman in the modern world. If you or anyone you know is neurodiverse, I can highly recommend this book! It is also a vital piece of feminist writing.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Mental illness, Sexual assault, Toxic relationship, Violence
Moderate: Emotional abuse, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide attempt
Minor: Alcoholism, Body shaming, Panic attacks/disorders, Forced institutionalization, Toxic friendship