Tortured Soul Part 1: A Female Aspies Story
Tortured Soul has been written by Emma Thomson. She is 23 years old. She was diagnosed with Aspergers Syndrome aged 16. She comes from Burbage in Leicestershire. She currently lives in St Neots, Cambridgeshire.
In the book she talks about her childhood. She tells readers what it felt like to be bullied. She also explains how she always thought she was different. Then goes on to say how she felt singled out at secondary school and explains the reason why she was excluded. There also is a chapter on her upper school where it was like living in hell.
The last part of the book touches some sensitive issues. It tells of the times when she got arrested because of the ways she communicated. It talks about her experiences of being sectioned. She also explains how she managed to get off of section and get out of the hospital.
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By Michele Spratt
Jun 28, 2011
A compelling insight into a life which could have been quite ordinary but through a sequence of events ends up being lived through a series of legal constraints. We live through Emma's experiences with her as she loses control of her own destiny, but with full realisation of what's going on. It's her self-awareness, but in some cases the lack of understanding of the cause of her problems which makes the book so compelling. As someone with little experience of Autism spectrum / Aspergers, and no experience from a female perspective, I found this account very interesting. The intense need for communication and connection with those she admires is perhaps a trait specific to females with autism- I don't know- but it's something that all of us experience at some point, and perhaps we've all been just a step away from that extra email or phone call that would tip the balance. Our society places very high expectations on our communication skills. It's very easy to get it wrong for all of... More > us, but harder to get right with AS. I was left with the feeling 'that could so easily have been me.'< Less
this is a most interesting book on AS .Emma has given me a better understanding than i had before starting this book.The misunderstanding by the teachers and social workers is beyond me .I will give my full review when i have finished reading it .Clive Beale. 28/10/10. I have just finished this book. This young woman as been through hell She has been let down by society & the courts.This book is the most compelling read and is a most enlightening insight into AS .I look forward to part 2 how ever long it takes Emma to write it.
