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Autism in Heels: The Untold Story of a Female Life on the Spectrum by Jennifer Cook O'Toole
3 reviews
bookwren314's review against another edition
informative
lighthearted
3.75
Content Warnings
Moderate: Cancer and Death of parent
jenny_librarian's review against another edition
informative
inspiring
reflective
slow-paced
4.0
This was a good insight on another autistic perspective. I appreciate finally reading about an autistic woman who likes dressing up and breaks the stereotype of the androgynous-looking autistic.
It’s a pretty interesting biography/nonfiction about autism that isn’t written like you typical nonfiction. That’s because autistic folks aren’t typical. The author instead chose to divide it in topics and struggles she faced — both before and since her diagnosis.
Like all books by autistic folks about being autistic, it’s only one person’s perspective. This person in particular is extraordinary in some aspects, and that made it hard for me to relate. However, many of the things she mentioned about being autistic felt quite close to home.
I wish we got books about average autistic folks. Yes, it might be less interesting in general, but those of us who aren't incredibly intelligent or didn’t have to live through sexual assault or an eating disorder could actually see ourselves. Because, unfortunately, in the end I can’t relate that much to the authors of the books I’ve read so far on the spectrum. I’m just not special enough, and I’m sure many other autistic folks feel that way.
It’s a pretty interesting biography/nonfiction about autism that isn’t written like you typical nonfiction. That’s because autistic folks aren’t typical. The author instead chose to divide it in topics and struggles she faced — both before and since her diagnosis.
Like all books by autistic folks about being autistic, it’s only one person’s perspective. This person in particular is extraordinary in some aspects, and that made it hard for me to relate. However, many of the things she mentioned about being autistic felt quite close to home.
I wish we got books about average autistic folks. Yes, it might be less interesting in general, but those of us who aren't incredibly intelligent or didn’t have to live through sexual assault or an eating disorder could actually see ourselves. Because, unfortunately, in the end I can’t relate that much to the authors of the books I’ve read so far on the spectrum. I’m just not special enough, and I’m sure many other autistic folks feel that way.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Domestic abuse, Eating disorder, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, and Gaslighting
Moderate: Ableism, Mental illness, Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, Forced institutionalization, Excrement, Medical content, Medical trauma, and Toxic friendship
Minor: Addiction and Cancer
bexi's review
challenging
emotional
funny
informative
reflective
slow-paced
Content Warnings
Graphic: Ableism, Bullying, Emotional abuse, Toxic relationship, and Gaslighting
Moderate: Cancer, Death, Eating disorder, Physical abuse, Sexual assault, Grief, and Death of parent
Minor: Addiction, Body shaming, Cursing, and Self harm