A Different Kind of Normal
My Real-Life COMPLETELY True Story About Being Unique
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In this joyfully illustrated memoir, author-illustrator Abigail Balfe
recounts her journey growing up autistic and the challenges of
navigating the "normal" world around her.
"Hi! My name is Abigail, and I'm autistic. But I didn't know I was autistic until I was a (kind of) adult. This is my true story of growing up in the confusing 'normal' world, all the while missing some Very Important Information about myself.
"There'll be scary moments involving toilets and crowded trains,
heart-warming tales of cats and pianos, and funny memories including my dad and a mysterious tub of ice cream. Along the way you'll also find some Very Crucial Information about autism."
Important, funny, and completely unique, this book is for anyone who has ever felt different.
About this Author
ABIGAIL BALFE is a Brighton-based writer, illustrator and creative producer. Original storytelling has always been at the heart of Abigail's career and she has spent a decade leading social media campaigns for some of the biggest TV & entertainment clients in the world. Abigail also used to perform stand-up comedy and won several tiny trophies for her onstage humor; which involved life-size illustrations, ridiculous songs and rambling stories about her family.
Reviews
"Heartfelt and insightful, this remarkable book has the potential to be life-changing, not only for adolescents with autism, but also for the people who care for them." --STARRED REVIEW, School Library Journal
"Balfe's honesty . . . builds readers' trust, while the humor in the text and illustrations keeps them engaged." --New York Times
"Useful and reassuring -- and wrapped up in a charming, cutely illustrated package." --Kirkus Reviews
"Balfe has found a tone and vocabulary with which to discuss her neurodivergent experience that feels accessible but not childish, and I would be inclined to give this book . . . to any tweens in my orbit." --Xtra Magazine
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