UNMASKED
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4.4 • 16 Ratings
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- £7.99
Publisher Description
Brought to you by Penguin.
Whether you are neurodivergent, suspect you might be, or want to be a better ally, UNMASKED will help you make sense of it all, and put the power in your hands.
Ellie was 24 when she learned she wasn't broken. She wasn't a bad person, she was neurodivergent. Her late diagnosis of ADHD and autism was like a lightbulb being switched on and she could finally start to heal from the trauma of being un-diagnosed and mis-understood for so long.
Since getting her diagnosis, Ellie has made it her mission to change the way we think about autism, ADHD and neurodivergence and in UNMASKED she shares what she has learned along her journey.
Written in a bite-sized style for whizzy brains like hers, Ellie shares chapters on mental health, pretty privilege, how to navigate the workplace and the importance of self-diagnosis so that we can all better understand and celebrate neurodivergence, and ultimately make the world a more inclusive place.
©2023 Ellie Middleton (P)2023 Penguin Audio
Customer Reviews
Good for younger readers and listeners
This was my first book on autism. I listened to the audiobook. It’s quite short and good as an introduction, though it seems to be aimed at teens and those in their twenties. It concerns various aspects of masking from the author’s perspective plus anecdotes and quotes from others. There is quite a heavy focus on gender, which might not be for everyone. I didn’t relate to this at all. It also covers ADHD, which may or may not relate to readers. One thing about the audiobook: the author herself narrated it and I think a professional translator might be a better idea. I have a feeling the written book would work better. I went from this to Attwood’s book (Complete Guide to Asperger’s Syndrome) and the latter was the one that really connected even though the title is now outdated (it wasn’t at the time). As for Unmasked, it’s a good start and a quick read or listen.