A review by faehriss
How to Be Autistic by Charlotte Amelia Poe

dark emotional funny hopeful informative inspiring reflective sad fast-paced

5.0

Named after her Spectrum Art Award-winning video, "How To Be Autistic" is a book that does exactly what it sets out to do. It is a collection of thoughts and experiences, of ideas and challenges. Some may find the writing style of this book cluttered and unfocused - but to me, it is honest, raw and like looking into a mirror of the inside of many of our neurodivergent minds. As a woman who learned of their autism much later in life than frankly should be acceptable, this was an incredibly validating read just for the window into the life of a woman with such similar experiences to my own and I hope that it can bring similar comforts to any other women who have led the kind of life we have.