I’ve been a fan of Fern Brady for a long time, and as soon as I found out she had a book out I knew it would be a brilliant read. Lots of celebrity memoirs are essentially a recounting of their careers, but from what Fern had already mentioned in her stand-up about her background, I knew this would be something different.

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Really, this book is a retrospective on growing up with undiagnosed autism. Fern looks back at her childhood, adolescence, and young adulthood, through the lens of now knowing that she’s autistic. She examines how this affected her relationship with her parents, her struggles with her mental health, and how difficult she found university life. There are many dark themes and topics explored in this book, but where there is humour to be found, Fern finds it.

What I found particularly interesting is how she explores the various intersections of sexism, autism, and queerness. She lays out so clearly how one affects the other. I think this book will be validating for a lot of autistic women, and an essential read for neurotypical readers.

This was a funny and moving memoir, that was also incredibly thought-provoking. Fern Brady explores so many themes with clarity and sensitivity. This is a stand-out gem in the world of celebrity memoirs, that will have impact for years to come.

I received a free copy for an honest review.