A review by maralyons
Strong Female Character by Fern Brady

5.0

What a phenomenal, touching, funny memoir! I hadn't previously heard of Fern Brady, but the book summary intrigued me. I'm so glad I picked this one up! Brady does an amazing job describing her life and experiences, as a female comedian diagnosed with autism as an adult. After the diagnosis, so many past experiences and reactions made sense. Brady is vulnerable and brutally honest. It kind of reminded me of Hannah Gadsby's memoir in terms of its depth and vulnerability. It was fascinating to me to consider how differently neurodivergent girls and women are understood and treated. It also made me consider how we treat others, too often not giving them the respect or kindness they're due, because they seem different or don't understand social cues or mores. Some descriptions of how she and those on the spectrum were a bit lengthy, but it really opened my eyes on how others may experience the world. I loved Fern Brady's memoir and openness.

Thank you NetGalley and the publisher for providing this ARC. All thoughts are my own.