A review by jessejane306
Funny, You Don't Look Autistic: A Comedian's Guide to Life on the Spectrum by Michael McCreary

funny inspiring reflective medium-paced

4.0

I love it when comedians read their own audiobooks. They’re performers for a living so it’s always fun to hear them tell their story. Despite being only 23 at the time of writing, McCreary has a story to tell. 

Being autistic and a comedian makes him a great person to talk about his personal experiences and the realities faced by everyone in the ASD community. I imagine some realities (bullying) are fairly common across the spectrum. I appreciated the short and casual education McCreary provided about the disorder along with personal stories.

McCreary and his younger brother are excellent examples about how 2 people can have the same disorder manifest in wildly different ways. I know a little and I still learned things. 

I’ve only got one complaint. This is the first audiobook with visual elements that insists I visit a website. The others came with downloadable PDF attachments. That is a much better idea. 

The biggest reason why a short memoir by a young guy is worth reading? “To my autistic readers, you are not alone.” I look forward to more from Colin in the future.