Normally Weird and Weirdly Normal

My Adventures in Neurodiversity

De: Robin Ince

Narrado por: Robin Ince

This audiobook is read with warmth, humility and humour by the author, Robin Ince, and includes an audio-exclusive Q&A between Robin and scientist and author Camilla Pang.

'Authentic, heartbreakingly wonderful and refreshingly grounded — this book captures the internal neurodivergent experience with rare grace and warmth' - Camilla Pang

'Tingles with the joy of being different. This book made me so happy' - Chris Packham, naturalist and author of Fingers in the Sparkle Jar

A powerful, personal exploration of anxiety, ADHD and neurodiversity, Normally Weird and Weirdly Normal reminds us all – no matter how weird we feel – that it’s okay to be a little different. We all are.

What if being a bit weird is actually entirely normal? What if sharing our internal struggles wasn’t a sign of weakness, but strength?

For over thirty years, award-winning broadcaster and comedian Robin Ince has entertained thousands in person and on air. But underneath the surface, a whirlwind was at play – a struggle with sadness, concentration, self-doubt and near-constant anxiety. But then he discovered he had all the hallmarks of ADHD and his stumbling blocks became stepping stones.

In Normally Weird and Weirdly Normal, Robin uses his own experiences to explore the neurodivergent experience and to ask what the point of 'being normal' really is. Packed with personal insights, intimate anecdotes and interviews with psychologists, neuroscientists and many neurodivergent people he has met along the way, this is a quirky and witty dive into the world of human behaviour.

'This is a comforting hug of a book. Insightful, warm, funny and compassionate, it will make readers, whether neurotypical or neurodivergent, feel less alone' - Laura Bates, bestselling author of Everyday Sexism

'Weirdness is inescapable, and no one does it better than Robin Ince. A superb book, celebrating the needed weirdness in us all' - Chris Hadfield, astronaut and five-time bestselling author

©2024 Robin Ince (P)2024 Macmillan Publishers International Limited

Compassionate. Great writing. Excellent reading

Why should you listen to this book?

If you think you are neurodivergent and want to hear other experiences, Robin has a great story for you. It's not just that it's beautifully written with references to real scientific research, it's that he reads it and so is able to digress a couple of times to bring listeners something extra. And there's an interview at the end of the book, giving an opportunity for more reflection.

But this isn't just a great book for neurodivergent people. It's a great book for people who have neurodivergent family members or colleagues. Listen to Robin and understand how your friends, colleagues, and family might be experiencing the world.

This is his best book to date. Well worth 9 hours of your time.

Thank you British Man, for making me laugh AND cry

Truly a beautiful read. People use the phrase 'I feel seen' often, but damn do I genuinely feel not just seen but comforted and encouraged. Whether you personally believe you are Neurodivergent or know someone who is, this book will help you gain a better understanding of both yourself and others. I legitimately laughed out loud and cried real tears, on more than one occasion. Fantastically written, researched, and narrated. Thanks, Robin. You got that damned Coldplay song stuck in my head for 9 hours and 7 minutes.