Odd Girl Out: My Extraordinary Autistic Life

A sensory portrait of an autistic mind From childhood, Laura James knew she was different. She struggled...
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Odd Girl Out: My Extraordinary Autistic Life by James, Laura

Odd Girl Out: My Extraordinary Autistic Life

BD$47.34

Odd Girl Out: My Extraordinary Autistic Life

BD$47.34
Author: Laura James
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
A sensory portrait of an autistic mind

From childhood, Laura James knew she was different. She struggled to cope in a world that often made no sense to her, as though her brain had its own operating system. It wasn't until she reached her forties that she found out why: Suddenly and surprisingly, she was diagnosed with autism.

With a touching and searing honesty, Laura challenges everything we think we know about what it means to be autistic. 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.

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.

Author: Laura James
Publisher: Seal Press (CA)
Published: 03/27/2018
Pages: 256
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 0.90lbs
Size: 9.10h x 6.30w x 0.90d
ISBN: 9781580057806


Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Reviews 02/01/2018
Booklist 02/01/2018 pg. 9
Library Journal 02/15/2018 pg. 76
Shelf Awareness 04/10/2018

About the Author
Laura James is an author and journalist and the owner of a communications agency. Her writing has appeared in many national and international newspapers and magazines. She is the mother of four adult children and lives with her husband, their dogs, and a cat in North Norfolk. Since her diagnosis, she has campaigned for autism awareness and acceptance.


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