Joe Wells – författare

In this down-to-earth, fun and empowering book, Joe Wells talks about his teenage experience of OCD and all the coping mechanisms and treatment options that have worked for him. It's packed full of brilliant, honest advice for others struggling with this disorder, written by someone who understands what it's like to be a teen with OCD. This updated edition with all-new illustrations includes a brand-new chapter written 16 years later, detailing how Joe overcame his disorder and is now a successful comedian.

This collection of illustrated portraits celebrates the lives of influential neurodivergent figures who have achieved amazing things in recent times.Showcasing these 30 incredible people, the extraordinary stories in this book show that the things they've achieved, created and inspired they did not despite being different but because they are different. From politicians, activists and journalists to YouTubers, DJs and poets, this book highlights a wide range of exciting career paths for neurodivergent readers.READING WELLThis book is recommended by the national Reading Well Books on Prescription scheme for England delivered by The Reading Agency and the Society of Chief Librarians with funding from Arts Council England and Wellcome.www.reading-well.org.uk

"A fantastic introduction to what it's like to be neurodivergent: funny; interesting; and free from the preconceptions and cliche that have built up around the subject." Frankie Boyle"I loved this book! It's very funny, disarmingly honest, and full of heart. Enjoy both insight and validation via the brilliantly wired minds of two top comedians." Shappi Khorsandi author of Scatter Brain⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐"This book was like a breath of fresh air, it was nice to finally feel seen. The fact that the authors are comedians as well just added to it."Netgalley ReviewerRead about the day it dawned on Abigoliah that she was in special education classes (she just thought she was special!) and Joe's life-changing discovery that sun cream can come in powder form.We can't stress this enough; this isn't a self-help book. Nor is it a book making any bold sociopolitical claims other than this one; Neurodivergent people are a community of real human beings with many shared experiences and as such we have a right to celebrate those experiences with silly stories about pet tortoises, one night stands, and showing the doctor your bumhole.We hope that by showing you the funny parts of our differently wired brains, we can encourage you to be yourself and most importantly laugh. Don't worry, you're in the company of people who 'get it'.🐢 Hilarious stories about the moments in your life which are different, difficult, or more exciting when you have a differently wired brain. 🐢