Funny, You Don't Look Autistic by Michael McCreary

Michael McCreary was diagnosed as autistic at age 5.  Now in his early 20's he does autism themed stand-up comedy across Canada. This is a lighthearted but candid look at what life was like for him growing up on the spectrum.

I listened to this book because it is Overdrive's Big Library Read title.  I think it is an interesting choice.  McCreary tells funny stories from his growing up years, but also elucidates life as an aspie in a very accessible way.  He thinks of himself, primarily as a comedian, but also accepts the fact that he is an advocate for people with Autism and their families.  He is high functioning, but his brother, who also had Autism, was more severely challenged, so McCreary has a good perspective on the wide range of experience of people on the Spectrum.  If someone had not really investigated Autism before, this book could be really eye opening. I must admit that it wasn't as funny as I expected, but it was uplifting and well worth the short time it took to read.  (2019, 176 p.)