Autism in Heels

The Untold Story of a Female Life on the Spectrum

De: Jennifer Cook O'Toole

Narrado por: Jennifer O'Toole

This intimate memoir reveals the woman inside one of autism’s most prominent figures, Jennifer O'Toole. At the age of 35, Jennifer was diagnosed with Asperger's syndrome, and for the first time in her life, things made sense. Now, she exposes the constant struggle between carefully crafted persona and authentic existence, editing the autism script with wit, candor, passion, and power. Her journey is one of reverse-self-discovery not only as an Aspie but - more importantly - as a thoroughly modern woman.

Beyond being a memoir, Autism in Heels is a love letter to all women. It’s a conversation starter, a game-changer, and a firsthand account of what it is to walk in Jennifer's shoes (especially those iconic red stilettos).

Whether it's bad perms or body image, sexuality or self-esteem, Jennifer's journey is as much a human journey as one on the spectrum. Because autism looks a bit different in pink, most girls and women who fit the profile are not identified, facing years of avoidable anxiety, eating disorders, volatile relationships, self-harm, and stunted independence. Jennifer has been there, too. Autism in Heels takes that message mainstream.

From her own struggles and self-discovery, she has built an empire of empowerment, inspiring women the world over to realize they aren't mistakes. They are misunderstood miracles.

©2018 Jennifer Cook O'Toole (P)2020 Dreamscape Media, LLC

absolutely life changing book

Jenny has such a way with words, and she has put experiences I’ve had into words that i could never find. I cried so many times while listening, both in grief of hard experiences and in joy of understanding. At times, it felt like hearing my own life story, and that is something I have never been able to find. I am going to read all of her books, and I recommend this one to every single person on the planet. It is especially influential for people directly affected by autism, but I think it is so important for everyone to better understand this misunderstood difference. Jenny has given me hope and has changed the way I will think about myself and how my brain works, and there is no amount of thanks big enough for that, all I can say is thank you!

Thought provoking

This helped me to get a different perspective than what I naturally see. The book is done in a non chronological stream of thought, which makes it challenging to understand and points, but it does come together in the end and really helps put across the point of the book.

Saved my life- a whole other side of the spectrum

I read this book after 30 years of knowing something was off. I even dabbled in the idea after college that maybe I was autistic. I had a very small handful Of the characteristics but that was it. This book was like an epiphany. She explains how women mask so easily. Now autism looks so different in women. I am so thankful for Jennifer putting this book out. I think it’s a catalyst of future stories to come (and others that are already out there”. We are just starting to unravel the autism spectrum.

Beautifully Written

I thoroughly enjoyed this book. She was the perfect person to narrate her own words! I laughed along and connected emotionally as she retold how she felt throughout her life. I rejoiced as she found her place in the world and became an advocate for women everywhere. If you have a connection to a girl or woman on the spectrum, this is a must read!

I feel...

I loved everything about this. I feel relieved and overwhelmed all at once; which I didn't realize was possible.

easy listening

The book was a written in a conversational style. I've read and listened to many books on the topic but this authors personal retelling of her ups and downs deepened my understanding.

An Aspie Girl

This book was a gift. Loveeeeed it!
So happy I came across to this book, I am 29 years old and self diagnosed aspergers.

Have no idea how I will get diagnosed, but I have more tools to know I should take care of myself, my eating disorder and everything else.

wow! Wish I had this 25yrs ago

Wish I had this 25yrs ago I would have understood my daughter's challenges and been a better parent. Undiagnosed and just now putting the pieces together. Thank you

A wonderful book

I loved this. As someone with Autism, this helps me better understand myself. I was diagnosed at 5, but didn't know about it till I was 13. Ever since then I've wanted to learn more about Autism so I could learn about and understand myself. I'm also an aspiring writer and storytelling, so it's a bit upsetting to see how we are portrayed in media. It also seemed heard to find stories of people with Autism like me, so when I saw this book I was so happy and I really enjoyed it.

really entertaining

fun book. she really explain her situations really good....... . . . . .