Welcome to Litsy!

A funny memoir interspersed with information about autism spectrum disorder.

A quick, easy, and real read about an autistic comic who discusses growing up and breaking into comedy as a person with autism. McCreary does a great job shedding light on his life with autism, a conversation I feel we don't see much in books.

This memoir by a stand-up comedian with autism is light, quick, enjoyable, and real. It‘s a great way for Michael to use his humor to shed light on a very vast and misconstrued diagnosis.

Hilarious book. I read this everyday in the library. Good book to chill with your Starbucks frap. Autism isn‘t much of a good thing, but when a comedian is making fun of himself having it, it becomes an all time great.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ for this memoir by a young comic on the autism spectrum. Funny and touching.

This book is eye opening about what being autistic feels like. It covers a serious matter with a great attitude and comedy. A great read!

Book 41 I listened to this book read by the author. A memoir about autism, written by a comedian. It's educational, funny, and, yet, very surface level. I am glad I listened to it, and I am curious to check out McCreary's comic work. 3.5 stars

This is the current #BigLibraryRead and I was glad I heard about it in time. I used the audio book as well as the ebook. Mostly listened while exercising and doing dishes, otherwise I read. I learned a few things and am appreciative McCreary is willing to share his story.

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THANK YOU to all who read the book and participated in the discussion!

I look forward to being your host in June for the next book!

Enjoyed this memoir by a young man with autism. I work with a lot of families whose children have autism and he debunked many stereotypes about autism with a light touch and explained his own feelings well. He also provides a lot of info without if feeing like a lecture. Will be recommending this in particular to a student I am working with who his learning how to self-advocate. I think he will identify with the author‘s journey.

Heart-warming autobiography of a 22-year-old comedian on the spectrum. I highly enjoyed listening to this book. I gave it 4 ⭐
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This was a quick, easy read with good information about autism and what it was like for the author growing up. I‘m off now to look him up on YouTube to watch with my 17 year old son, who is also on the spectrum.

1. Tagged. Also listening to The Dutch House.
2. I have no pink on my TBR 😞
3. @wideeyedreader and I watched The Cutting Edge on Thursday.

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I love participating in the Big Library Read. The idea that the entire nation has free access to the same book within a specific timeframe gives me all sorts of good feelings. This short memoir goes far to enable compassion and understanding to a person with a characteristic of autism.

This book probably holds most interest for those who don‘t have much experience with/understanding of autism or youth with autism who want inspiration. I have an autistic nephew and have read extensively about autism, so little of his explanation of ASD was new to me. And it‘s not easy to write an engaging memoir when you are just 22 years old. That being said, I would jump at the chance to see him perform and think many would enjoy this book.

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Question 5. Michael tells several stories about moments or events where he has learned something about himself. Which story had the strongest impact on you, and why?

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Make sure before the 13 to download your copy: no wait, instant, read it now and be part of the Big Library Read community!

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Are you looking forward to the next Big Library Read?
Stay tuned for the book title to be announced in June!

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Question 4. Michael chooses to write about autism in a memoir- through his own personal story- rather than in an essay, reference manual, or self-help book. Why do you think he made this choice? What do you think are some of the benefits or drawbacks to writing memoir versus other forms of non-fiction?

4.25⭐️ I really quite enjoyed this delightful read. Being on the spectrum myself, I identified a lot with his own experiences. A nice quick read. #biglibraryread #blr20 #2020 #bookreview #bookstagram #nonfiction #memoir #canadian #litsyatoz2020 #litsyatoz #f #letterf

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ONE MORE WEEK

Snag your copy before the Big Library Read program ends on the 13th!!!

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Here‘s a video of the author talking about National Autism Day!
https://youtu.be/E-gKLr4c85o

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Do you like reading memoirs?
Are they typically in your realm of books to read?

Audio binged this today while I stayed in bed with crazy sinus pressure. Soon it will be summer, right? Highly reccomend this. It is all about finding your strengths instead of weaknesses.
P.S. this kitten loves sleeping on her back and represents how I spent most of my day.

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Question 3. In part one, Michael describes how being diagnosed as autistic changed his life, even though he didn‘t realize it at the time. Can you think of a life-changing moment or experience that you‘ve had? How did experience change you?

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This memoir has been turning up on my radar... Looking forward to getting hold of this

🎧 read by the author. The author is a young comedian and shares life on the spectrum. Funny stories and informative. I got this for free on Audible and it‘s well worth a listen. I look forward to his next book. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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For those who stacked the book as to read, there‘s still time to snag your free copy. But only till April 13!

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Join the Big Library Reads in reading this book it was funny. I especially enjoyed the first part when he talks about his younger life.

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On this Autism Awareness Day, why not read the Big Library Read book about an autistic comedian?! He mig to just offer a different perspective.

An excellent Own Voices insight into living with autism (obviously school is an absolute hellhole anyway but for neurodiverse kids or anyone who's a bit different it can be really crap) and the joys of finding your tribe. There's a lot of very helpful advice for both neurotypical people and people with ASD but, perhaps more importantly, it's really funny.I'm definitely going to check out his stand up. #BigLibraryRead #BLR2020 #autismawarenessday

#BigLibraryRead is now through April 13!

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Have you watched the modern show, featuring an autistic man as a surgeon doctor? If not, you should. The Good Doctor is a great heartwarming show!

https://abc.com/shows/the-good-doctor

Great #biglibraryread (Audio is read by the author. Makes it especially delightful.)

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Question 2: How does Michael use wordplay for humor?

Got my Audible credit today so joining in with the #BigLibraryRead #BLR2020

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In case you want to watch some of Michael McCreary‘s comedy, here‘s a short 7 minute PG clip.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=jBVpgyIXllw

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The BIG LIBRARY READ is in full swing!

The book is available the whole quarantine time. Make sure to borrow your copy!

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Michael McCreary was fun and funny! #BigLibraryRead #BLR2020

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Did you know that you can read this book three different ways:

OverDrive
Sora the student app
Libby

What did you read it on?

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Question 1. How does the media portray people with ASD? Do you think these portrayals are accurate?

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Day 3: here‘s a note from the author.

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Did you know you could win a tablet?!

See the official rules: https://biglibraryread.com/terms-conditions/

Finished book 1 of 4 for my #BFC28 goal. Also doing good with daily meditations/mindfulness. Not so great on the getting outside (it‘s just super hot 🥵) but doing good with organization and packing for the contract :) so all in all not bad first few days :)

So super quick but really well worth it! I‘m so glad I happened to have been checking Libby to have gotten in board with it :)

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So true! We fail to listen to each other way too often!

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Loved this!!! So well written and also very entertaining! #BigLibraryRead