A powerful memoir about dealing with a diagnosis of autism in womanhood.
Laura James is an author, PR professional and journalist. She lives with her husband, two of her four children and their dogs in North Norfolk. Since her diagnosis she has worked closely with the National Autistic Society.
There are so many myths about what it means to be autistic and
Laura tells her story beautifully and truthfully. You will live
every moment with her, feel her pain and want to right the wrongs.
Some books make a big difference, this is one of them. It should be
read by everyone.
*Natasha Harding, the Sun*
A moving, lucid account of feeling different and ‘other’, Odd Girl
Out is an invaluable insight that allows you to see the world
through autistic eyes.
*Get the Gloss*
Laura James has dug deep into her 'differentness' and emerged with
a book of breathtaking honesty, humour and insight. Odd Girl Out is
a brilliant antidote to all the cliches and misinformation
surrounding autism
*Stephen Sackur, journalist and presenter of BBC HARDtalk*
An important, touching and incredibly honest book with a wry sense
of humour, which challenges the preconceived ideas people have
about autistic life.
*Rachael Lucas, author of Sealed With a Kiss and The
State of Grace*
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