A Normal Family
Everyday adventures with our autistic son
$31.95
- Paperback
352 pages
- Release Date
21 March 2019
Summary
‘A wonderful self-portrait of a family with autism at its heart. Uplifting and grounded, frank and encouraging, serious and funny, A Normal Family affirms that there is life after an ASD diagnosis - an atypical life, yes, but an abundant and nourishing life just the same’ - David Mitchell, author of THE REASON I JUMP
Johnny is nineteen. He likes music, art and going to the beach. He is also autistic - in his case that means he will probably never get a job, never have a girlf…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781473656413 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1473656419 |
| Author: | Henry Normal |
| Publisher: | John Murray Press |
| Imprint: | John Murray Publishers Ltd |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 352 |
| Release Date: | 21 March 2019 |
| Weight: | 246g |
| Dimensions: | 198mm x 129mm x 22mm |
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A wonderful self-portrait of a family with autism at its heart. Uplifting and grounded, frank and encouraging, serious and funny, A Normal Family affirms that there is life after an ASD diagnosis - an atypical life, yes, but an abundant and nourishing life just the same.
A wonderful self-portrait of a family with autism at its heart. Uplifting and grounded, frank and encouraging, serious and funny, A Normal Family affirms that there is life after an ASD diagnosis - an atypical life, yes, but an abundant and nourishing life just the same.The book is about how [Henry] grieved for the life that Johnny isn’t able to have - and learnt to celebrate the one that he does - TimesThe book is about how [they] grieved for the life Johnny isn’t able to have - and learnt to celebrate the one that he does … as much as portrait of a marriage as it is a young man with autism. - The TimesTenderly opening a private door to a personal story … a stunning read that will resonate with anyone who has ever loved - Latest BrightonWhat leaps off the page is that there’s a lot of joy and love in this family - ChortleWhat leaps off the page is that there’s a lot of joy and love in this family - ChortleHonest but funny - Sunday ExpressAbout The Author
Henry Normal
Henry Normal is an English comedian, television producer, poet and writer. He co-wrote The Royle Family, The Mrs Merton Show, Paul and Pauline Calf’s Video Diaries, Coogan’s Run, The Tony Ferrino Phenomenon, Dr Terrible’s House of Horrible and The Parole Officer. He is Managing Director of Baby Cow Productions Ltd, which he set up with Steve Coogan, responsible for bringing The Mighty Boosh and Gavin and Stacey to the screen, amongst many others.
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