
Autism in Heels
The Untold Story of a Female Life on the Spectrum
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Narrated by:
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Jennifer O'Toole
About this listen
This intimate memoir reveals the woman inside one of autism’s most prominent figures, Jennifer O'Toole. At the age of 35, Jennifer was diagnosed with Asperger's syndrome, and for the first time in her life, things made sense. Now, she exposes the constant struggle between carefully crafted persona and authentic existence, editing the autism script with wit, candor, passion, and power. Her journey is one of reverse-self-discovery not only as an Aspie but - more importantly - as a thoroughly modern woman.
Beyond being a memoir, Autism in Heels is a love letter to all women. It’s a conversation starter, a game-changer, and a firsthand account of what it is to walk in Jennifer's shoes (especially those iconic red stilettos).
Whether it's bad perms or body image, sexuality or self-esteem, Jennifer's journey is as much a human journey as one on the spectrum. Because autism looks a bit different in pink, most girls and women who fit the profile are not identified, facing years of avoidable anxiety, eating disorders, volatile relationships, self-harm, and stunted independence. Jennifer has been there, too. Autism in Heels takes that message mainstream.
From her own struggles and self-discovery, she has built an empire of empowerment, inspiring women the world over to realize they aren't mistakes. They are misunderstood miracles.
©2018 Jennifer Cook O'Toole (P)2020 Dreamscape Media, LLCamazing book
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An enlightening listen.
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I would recommend this book to anyone looking for an autobiographical exploration of being an autistic woman.
A very encouraging read for women finding themselves on the Autistic Spectrum.
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great book.
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Amazing
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For every women who is new to ASD
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A must for autistic women and those that love them
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This book is not for me. I was so excited to listen to it and loved the idea behind it. I came in hoping to get a clear perspective on female autism and came out utterly confused.
This book was neither a memoir nor a empirically based informative text. It was somewhere in between. The author though claimed to have done years of research, so it felt like she could have delivered this better but never got there.
There was no flow or logical argument which often times made me frustrated, often times the author did not make her point clear. I can see that she tried writing this in a ‘different’ and ‘quirky’ way but i am not sure it worked.
It could have been a great book if her memoirs and scientific info were explored in a clearer and more succinct way. Maybe better editing could have helped avoid so much rambling, unnecessary analogies, and endless lists of adjectives.
Her voice is also not great to listen to, it sounds exaggerated and whiny.
Disappointing
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