Letters To My Weird Sisters: On Autism, Feminism and Motherhood

Joanne Limburg's book "Weird Sisters" explores her struggles as a new mother and the pressure of society's expectations, and how an autism diagnosis in midlife helped her understand why she had always felt like an outsider. She writes letters to four historical weird sisters to address topics such as autistic parenting, social isolation, feminism, disability rights, and the punishments meted out to those who fall short of the norm. The book is a heartfelt, compassionate, and original work that humanizes women who have often been dismissed for their differences and will be celebrated by weird sisters everywhere.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 272 pages
Publication date: 07 July 2022
Publisher: Atlantic Books

Limburg vividly portrays her own challenges as a new mother and the societal pressures that weigh heavily upon her. Through these intricately woven experiences, Limburg subtly advocates for change.

The Times Literary Supplement has noted that Limburg's work "quietly shouts for change."

In her memoir, An Autism Diagnosis in Midlife, Joanne Limburg explores the moments when her autism caused difficulties or set her apart from others. She reflects on the unspoken laws about how a girl or woman should behave and how she often failed to meet these expectations.

Limburg's diagnosis provided her with a newfound understanding of why her emotional expression, social discomfort, and presentation had always made her feel like an outsider. Driven to connect with other women who had faced similar misunderstandings throughout history, she embarked on a series of letters to four remarkable historical figures, delving into topics such as autistic parenting, social isolation, feminism, disability rights, and the harsh punishments historically imposed on those who deviated from societal norms.

Through her heartfelt, deeply compassionate, and entirely original work, Limburg seeks to humanize women who have often been dismissed for their differences. This remarkable piece is sure to resonate with weird sisters everywhere, celebrating their unique perspectives and experiences.

Weight: 237g
Dimension: 198 x 129 x 20 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781838950071
Edition number: Main