BOOKS ON AUTISM

"Books and movies are like apples and oranges. They are both fruits, but taste completely different" - Stephen King

In my last post I put up a number of movies that showcase ASD and someone had asked me “what about books?’’.

Unfortunately, I haven't read so many books on autism, but I have heard of some lovely, educative fiction and non-fiction books and I'm going to recommend some.

“HIGHS AND LOWS OF HAVING A SIBLING WITH AUTISM" by Oluwatoyin Odunuyi. I wrote this book last year and released it on World Autism Awareness Day (April 2nd).

This memoir talks about my experience with having an autistic brother and how I have been able to manage the situation properly. In this, I had disclosed some of my personal stories- some are hilarious and very relatable to individuals with special needs siblings. I know some people would have to agree with me that having a sibling on the spectrum is not that easy, but it's something we can do if all hands are on deck.

This book is available on Bambooks, Okadabooks, Selar and Kobo. Check the link below for more info.

https://linktr.ee/ToyinAjua

Novelist, Timi Waters released a novel in July "HAVEN". This book is selling very fast and there's no reason why it shouldn't. It's an amazing book!

Here's the blurb!

“She’s autistic; he’s gay. A marriage of convenience seemed like the perfect plan. Until it wasn’t. Tyrell Alagoa, a die-hard romantic, only believes in one thing—loving the right woman. When he found his missing piece in Janelle Lafayette, he wasted no time beginning plans to seduce her. Then he discovered she was not only engaged to be married to Ahmed Gusau, a northern billionaire and influential politician, but Ahmed had a burning grudge and an unsettled score to even out with him"

Amazing and intriguing, right? We need more authors who would write about stuff like this!

This book can be found in the following book stores; Terra Kulture Bookstore, Masobe books https://masobebooks.com/books/haven/, Jumia Nigeria, Roving Heights, Page Bookstore, LumBooks, The Book Peddler, Ouida Books, Bookville World (PH), The Booksellers. Below is a link to explore more of her book projects, including this masterpiece. https://linktr.ee/tw_bookclub

Unlocked by Karen Kingsbury is a novel about a boy named Holden who develops Autism at a young age. Holden is locked in his world and has memories of himself and his old friend, Ellie playing. I absolutely love Karen Kingsbury's books. Have you read Ever after? It made me weep honestly. Her books are not only educative but Christian-centered, which I absolutely love!

To get the book; https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/unlocked-karen-kingsbury/1020795019

Other books are; The reason I jump, The autistic brain by Temple Grandlin, Ginny Moon by Benjamin Ludwig, Queens of geek by Jen Wilde, Look me in the eye: my life with Asperger's by John Elder Robinson, Louder than words: A mother’s journey in healing autism, Crazy love: Tradi-comedy about life with autism by Shavie Walter.

Please check the link out for more books! https://www.goodreads.com/list/show/15047.Best_Books_for_Autism

https://www.goodreads.com/shelf/show/autism-fiction

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