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ell_1802's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
informative
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
4.5
This book is laid out in a very easy to access way. Clearly laid out so can be read in sections if needed. With suggestions of chapters to turn to if needed.
meglikesreading's review against another edition
1.0
I love the work that Ellie does so I was excited to read this book. For me this read very much like a textbook so I just didn't enjoy it at all.
bookwormellie's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
5.0
tilda_bookworm's review against another edition
3.75
This is decent. I did notice a couple of little mistakes/misconceptions that have snuck their way in there (for example, people can be hypersensitive to sound without having better-than-average hearing; the author references myths like "autistic people can hear electricity" without examining what that means. Neurotypical people with good hearing would also be able to hear electricity, they may just tune it out or not be bothered by it or believe that it is an irrelevant noise given a certain context). I liked that the author included a section on being conventionally attractive and autistic because I don't think that is spoken about very often. I also really like the feel of the cover of this book (I hardback) although that's largely irrelevant to its contents!
sashaxmillie's review against another edition
4.0
an equally validating and inspiring read. it really made me sit and think about my life pre-diagnosis and (as a similarly aged woman) it was really relatable. powerful stuff!
millie23sutcliffe's review against another edition
emotional
informative
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
4.5
nia1312's review
informative
fast-paced
4.0
I love the writing style and the book itself is good, but as a person who already knows a lot about neurodivergence there wasn’t anything new. It’s a great book to recommend to your friends and family tho!!