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Book SynopsisThis 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.
Trade ReviewWired Differently is an important, timely, charmingly written, and exceptionally warm-hearted book that teaches young adults to value and appreciate the aptitudes and eccentricities of their own brains, while facing the challenges of being different. A+. -- Steve Silberman, author, NeuroTribes: The Legacy of Autism and the Future of Neurodiversity
I would like everyone I have ever met, and ever will meet, to read this book. Joe really explores not only what it's like to be neurodivergent, but also how much we can achieve if we are just allowed to be our genuine selves. Thanks Joe for showing those of us that have felt like a square peg in a round hole, that our square holes are out there waiting for us and that we are in truly esteemed company. -- Angela Barnes, Comedian
Table of Contents1. Welcome; Greta Thunberg; Michael Buckholtz; Warren Fried; Fahima Abdulrahman; Pip Jamieson; Jessica Thom; Farah Nanji (AKA DJ Ninja); Naoki Higashida; Benjamin Zephaniah; Lydia X.Z. Brown; Samantha Stein (AKA Yo Samdy Sam); Ben Coyle Larner (AKA Loyle Carner); Jonathon Drane (AKA Jono Drane); Dara McAnulty; Ryan Higa; Temple Grandin; Jessica McCabe; Hannah Gadsby; Stephen Wiltshire; Polly Samuel (AKA Donna Williams); Ann Bancroft; Laura Kate Dale; Emma Lewell-Buck; Elle McNicoll; Sam Holness (AKA Super Sam); Mickey Rowe; Siena Castellon; Suzi Ruffell; Jon Adams; Simone Biles; Goodbye
