{"product_id":"odd-girl-out-my-extraordinary-autistic-life-hardcover","title":"Odd Girl Out: My Extraordinary Autistic Life - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eLaura James\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA sensory portrait of an autistic mind\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e From childhood, Laura James knew she was different. She struggled to cope in a world that often made no sense to her, as though her brain had its own operating system. It wasn't until she reached her forties that she found out why: Suddenly and surprisingly, she was diagnosed with autism. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e With a touching and searing honesty, Laura challenges everything we think we know about what it means to be autistic. Married with four children and a successful journalist, Laura examines the ways in which autism has shaped her career, her approach to motherhood, and her closest relationships. Laura's upbeat, witty writing offers new insight into the day-to-day struggles of living with autism, as her extreme attention to sensory detail -- a common aspect of her autism -- is fascinating to observe through her eyes. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e As Laura grapples with defining her own identity, she also looks at the unique benefits neurodiversity can bring. Lyrical and lush, \u003ci\u003eOdd Girl Out \u003c\/i\u003eshows how being different doesn't mean being less, and proves that it is never too late for any of us to find our rightful place in the world.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLaura James\u003c\/b\u003e is an author and journalist and the owner of a communications agency. Her writing has appeared in many national and international newspapers and magazines. She is the mother of four adult children and lives with her husband, their dogs, and a cat in North Norfolk. Since her diagnosis, she has campaigned for autism awareness and acceptance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 256\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.9 x 9.1 x 6.3 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e March 27, 2018\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51759167504672,"sku":"9781580057806","price":36.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/ef68ea3f2a8cd2d10994431f2f3bf2c0.webp?v=1780144093","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/odd-girl-out-my-extraordinary-autistic-life-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}