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Title details for It's Not a Perfect World, but I'll Take It: 50 Life Lessons for Teens Like Me Who Are Kind of (You Know) Autistic by Jennifer Rose - Available

It's Not a Perfect World, but I'll Take It: 50 Life Lessons for Teens Like Me Who Are Kind of (You Know) Autistic

by Jennifer Rose
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Jennifer Rose is autistic. She's also a college student who loves reading, writes fan fiction, and wants to be on TV someday. She sees the world a little differently than most people around her. She's had trouble coping with school and she's struggled with bullies, mean girls, and her own feelings of bitterness and inferiority. Through it all, with the help of her parents, she's learned a few lessons:
#5: There are many ways to make a difference.
#20: You won't be perfect at everything, not even the things you do best.
#22: Down times will be bouncing up soon . . .
#23: . . . but meanwhile, try to enjoy what you have.
#44: Talk about your feelings, even when it's hard.
#45: Learn to take jokes, even your dad's.
It's Not a Perfect World but I'll Take It is an uplifting ode to being different. Told with irresistible honesty and humor, Rose's fifty bite-sized stories will have teens and adults nodding in recognition and discovering new things about themselves.

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    May 24, 2016

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      • ISBN: 9781510705500
      • File size: 2657 KB

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      • ISBN: 9781510705500
      • File size: 2654 KB

  • Languages

    • English

  • Reviews

    • School Library Journal

      May 1, 2016

      Gr 6 Up-Rose is like most teens-she has to contend with family, friends, school, and personal dreams. But unlike most teens, she is one of the two million Americans with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Now a college student, Rose has written a guide for other teens with ASD. In 50 short essays, she shares her life experiences on a variety of topics, such as balancing work, school, and friends; saying "no"; talking about feelings; and living with autism. The tone is inviting, upbeat, and very friendly. Sections dedicated to autism visibility in the media, stress management, and coping add a complexity to the work necessary for readers who often find themselves in difficult situations. Easy to digest and life-affirming, Rose's honest narrative will resonate with readers.

      Copyright 2016 School Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.

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