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Funny, You Don't Look Autistic: A Comedian's Guide to Life on the Spectrum | Michael McCreary

#BigLibraryRead #BLR2020

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

Chrissyreadit It really depends on the memoir. 5y

CrowCAH @Chrissyreadit I agree. I‘ve been reading a couple more for a book club. The one book made her point, but wasn‘t uplifting. Not my cup-of-tea. 5y

ElizaMarie @Chrissyreadit I totally agree. I am not really a typical “memoir“ reader but I did enjoy this one :) I have read a few that I found interesting but again, depends on who it is about. 5y

CrowCAH @ElizaMarie same. If it‘s someone I like or cared about their onscreen characters, then I‘ll read their memoir. 5y

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Funny, You Don't Look Autistic: A Comedian's Guide to Life on the Spectrum | Michael McCreary

#BigLibraryRead #BLR2020

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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ElizaMarie Not to be too personal but having a trauma/assault history has really shaped who I am. I strive to assist those who have been faced with sexual assault and domestic violence. I volunteer to take those patients when we get them because (super horrifying but....) some of my colleagues have made comments such as “well she was out late what did she expect“ or “why doesn't she leave“. I feel because of my history I am a better advocate for these pts 5y

CrowCAH @ElizaMarie thanks for sharing. Yes, we all have traumatic events in our lives, some horrific while others are of a smaller nature, that shape us into who we are today. 5y

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Funny, You Don't Look Autistic: A Comedian's Guide to Life on the Spectrum | Michael McCreary

#BigLibraryRead #BLR2020

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

@MandaMT @Centique @Victoriahoperose @Ms.Story @Come-read-with-me @AWildMandaPanda

Join the discussion!

Mirazzles Oh cool! How would I go about doing that? :) 5y

CrowCAH @AWildMandaPanda does your library have OverDrive or Libby? All you need is your library account information and you can download the ebook. 5y

Mirazzles I will have to see, thanks! 5y

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Funny, You Don't Look Autistic: A Comedian's Guide to Life on the Spectrum | Michael McCreary

#BigLibraryRead #BLR2020

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.

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Funny, You Don't Look Autistic: A Comedian's Guide to Life on the Spectrum | Michael McCreary

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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

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Funny, You Don't Look Autistic: A Comedian's Guide to Life on the Spectrum | Michael McCreary

#BigLibraryRead #BLR2020

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

ElizaMarie I have heard good things about this show but I haven't seen it. I am not crazy about hospital/medical dramas (I think because I am a nurse it is hard sometimes when they make ridiculous choices) 5y

CrowCAH @ElizaMarie ah yes I do understand, the realism factor. That is a slight issue with the show, but it‘s centered on characters who want to make a difference, so it balances. 5y

ElizaMarie @CrowCAH I will give it a shot (do you know if its streaming on Netflix of Hulu?) 5y

CrowCAH @ElizaMarie the Good Doctor is on Hulu. 5y

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Funny, You Don't Look Autistic: A Comedian's Guide to Life on the Spectrum | Michael McCreary

#BigLibraryRead #BLR2020

Question 2: How does Michael use wordplay for humor?

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arlenefinnigan

Funny, You Don't Look Autistic: A Comedian's Guide to Life on the Spectrum | Michael McCreary

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

CrowCAH Woohoo, thanks for joining! 5y

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Funny, You Don't Look Autistic: A Comedian's Guide to Life on the Spectrum | Michael McCreary

#BigLibraryRead #BLR2020

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

ElizaMarie Thank you for sharing it. He is such a personable young man and I thoroughly enjoyed hearing him 5y

CrowCAH @ElizaMarie you‘re welcome! I think this really gave him a “voice” and he found a niche where he can help people not with a traditional way. 5y

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Funny, You Don't Look Autistic: A Comedian's Guide to Life on the Spectrum | Michael McCreary

#BigLibraryRead #BLR2020

The BIG LIBRARY READ is in full swing!

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

Follow the hashtags for discussion questions.

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