Strong Female Character: Nero Book Awards Winner
Fern Brady
Feb 2023 · Brazen · Narrated by Fern Brady
4.9star
26 reviews
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6 hr 44 min
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About this audiobook
BRITISH BOOK OF THE YEAR: AUDIOBOOK WINNER 2024
Fern Brady was told she couldn't be autistic because she's had loads of boyfriends and is good at eye contact. This is a story of how being female can get in the way of being autistic and how being autistic gets in the way of being the 'right kind' of woman.
(p) 2023 Octopus Publishing Group
Fern Brady was told she couldn't be autistic because she's had loads of boyfriends and is good at eye contact. This is a story of how being female can get in the way of being autistic and how being autistic gets in the way of being the 'right kind' of woman.
(p) 2023 Octopus Publishing Group
Ratings and reviews
4.9
26 reviews
Rebecca
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March 14, 2023
incredible book. I am a 36 year old woman who has only just realised she has ADHD and Autism and it was incredible to hear Fern describe her life. we may have had different experiences but so much of her reactions were familiar to me. I am currently doing months of deep dives into learning about the experience of other neurodivergent women because you know that's what we do 😂 and this was a really amazing book to listen to. I loved her delivery of her words and the honesty in her writing. it gives me hope so thank you Fern.
katherine thompson
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February 17, 2024
Eye opening to challanges that Autistic women encounter. I'm a mum to an amazing neurodiverse teen girl and ferns honest and gritty articulation of her experiences rang true with those lived in our home. Opening my eyes further with the challanges we are yet to encounter in adulthood. Thought provoking to the very end, from child, to teen, to woman and then the final injustice in an a care home not designed to support the elderly neurodiverse. Thank you for sharing your story.
Martin Thompson
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February 21, 2023
I was diagnosed with Asperger's at age 33 and this is the first book that has given me any real idea as an adult about how much I thought was normal when it really wasn't. After listening to this book I really wanted to meet the author and give them a big hug to thank her for sharing her experiences. I highly recommend this book to any adult with autism that is lot about their diagnosis.
About the author
Fern Brady is a woman. She is also autistic. She was born in Scotland (no, not Glasgow). She has no presets for being a 'good woman' - she never hated her body or indulged in messy millennial shame. She now lives out of wedlock in London. She has zero children. Fern's caustic wit, exceptional writing and electric stage craft has made her one of the UK's hottest comedy stars. As seen on Live from the BBC, Live from the Comedy Store, The Russell Howard Hour, and Live at the Apollo. She's had viral success with her BBC Life Lessons and supported Frankie Boyle and Katherine Ryan on tour. She can currently be seen on Taskmaster on Channel 4.
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