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Living with AuDHD is like being a unicorn—misunderstood, contradictory, and often invisible to others. You shine with creativity and innovation, but struggle to fit in — always feeling 'too much'. Autism and ADHD pull you in opposite directions, creating a lifetime of contradictions no one else can see. AuDHD isn’t listed in diagnostic manuals because until 2013, you couldn’t be diagnosed with both conditions — despite a co-occurrence rate of approximately 50-70%. These two neurotypes often clash, like opposing magnets in the brain. ADHD craves novelty; autism resists change.

I wrote this memoir because truth matters—especially in a world where deception often wears familiar, comforting faces. My story was shaped by suffering, but it was redeemed by God’s faithful presence within it. Through loss, pain, and even physical darkness, He taught me how to see more clearly with spiritual eyes. I share these pages in the hope that others who feel confused, wounded, or unseen might recognize God’s light at work in their own lives and discover that redemption is possible, even in the places that seem beyond repair.

In this raw, unflinching memoir about bipolar disorder (formerly manic depression) and psychosis, Mike McDonnell takes you inside the terrifying reality of losing your mind and the hard-fought journey back to sanity. Mental health crises affect millions, yet psychosis remains widely misunderstood and stigmatised. This memoir breaks through that silence with courage, humour, and hard-won wisdom.

Born in Tuscumbia, Alabama in 1880, Helen Keller lived the first two years of her life as any normal seeing and hearing child might. Then, one dreary February, Helen was stricken with a mysterious illness that left her blind and deaf. It wasn’t until the age of six, when Miss...

Hilda’s family didn’t know she had muscular dystrophy. They just knew their preschooler was losing her ability to walk. But they were determined to find a cure. Being disabled in Cameroon meant not only obstacles to transport, but visits to diviners and evangelists, threats of sexual assault, discrimination, and a crisis of faith. Despite the hardship Hilda has faced, her family’s unwavering support and God’s unwavering grace have helped her persevere to become a national broadcaster.

Questa storia inizia con una schiena che si blocca ed un lungo riposo forzato. Nell'esistenza tranquilla di Davide c'è un fuoriprogramma: il Parkinson. Una storia da leggere che racconta a tutti quanto sia importante alzare lo sguardo per non arrendersi mai.

Based on a true story, Stern by Name, Stern by Nature offers an unflinching and intimate portrayal of one of the UK's most promising and eminent philosophers. This groundbreaking work delves deep into the psyche of the protagonist as he navigates the tumultuous landscape of mental health struggles.

Growing Up Disabled in Australia is the fifth book in the highly acclaimed, best-selling Growing Up series. It includes interviews with prominent Australians such as Senator Jordon Steele-John and Paralympian Isis Holt.

What would you do if it happened to you? If you awoke one day when you were twelve years old to be informed that your life was suddenly over? Well . . . Here is what I did. If you became the wealthiest person you would ever know just three and a half years later? What would that be like? Well, this is what it was like when it happened to me.

This program is read by Michael J. Fox. A moving account of resilience, hope, fear and mortality, and how these things resonate in our lives, by actor and advocate Michael J. Fox. The entire world knows Michael J. Fox as Marty McFly, the teenage sidekick of Doc Brown in Back to the Future; as...

Close your eyes and get ready to see the world in a new and more positive way. As a child in Toronto, Molly Burke was diagnosed with retinitis pigmentosa and became completely sightless as a teenager. Now an award-winning YouTube star and global influencer, Molly shares what it’s like to be a purple-haired, pink-obsessed fashion and makeup lover in a seeing world. She speaks with authenticity and candor about how she tackles the preconceived notions we have around blindness; Molly has made it her mission to make us see her - and ourselves- in a wholly empowering way.

In From Shack to White House, Theo Braddy takes listeners on an unforgettable journey through four extraordinary lives. Each one marked by loss, resilience, and faith. From the dusty backroads of Georgia to the corridors of power in Washington, Theo's story is a powerful testament to what it means to rise again, again, and again.

I strive to create an example of all that I can be so that others in my situation can see disability for what it is. Disability does not separate me from anyone. All people are disabled, and only some are temporarily enabled. Everyone will age. Everyone will need a little help. If people understand this, then all are equal. - Thomas. Thomas is a brilliant student, an advocate for people with special needs, and a loving son and brother. He has a rare form of muscular dystrophy that over a short time leaves him completely, physically helpless.

For readers of The Basketball Diaries, Girl, Interrupted, Beautiful Boy, and Just Kids: A memoir of growing up, soaring, shattering, and recovering Growing up in SoCal in the early 2010s, Nolan Trowe spent his early teenage years living largely on his own, exiled from his family, skateboarding...

What does it mean to be truly anchored when life’s waters are rough and the path uncertain? In Anchored: A Journey Through Vision and Faith, Trey Lewis shares a powerful memoir of resilience, purpose, and unwavering belief. From going blind at a young age, he faced a world full of obstacles—physical, social, and emotional—that would have discouraged most. But through faith, determination, and a commitment to build meaningful connections, Trey transforms every challenge into an opportunity to grow, advocate, and lead.

In this book, she discusses running disabled-led Graeae theatre company for the past 30 years. She reveals her passionate and long-standing commitment to inclusivity and equality within the arts and how she and Graeae have made strides in the area, including the creative integration of sign language, captioning and audio description in performance.

Real Words With Sam tells the true story of a father who, after two decades, discovers that his autistic son has been fully aware, perceptive, and engaged all along. Through spelled communication, Sam’s inner voice emerges, revealing insight, humor, and emotional depth that challenge long-standing assumptions about disability and intelligence. What many experts labeled as “behaviors” and a “learning disorder” is actually apraxia—a condition affecting output, not input or understanding.

Life doesn’t ask if we’re ready. It simply happens and then it watches what we do next. I was born blind, and from the beginning, the world carried quiet expectations about how small my life should remain. But I refused that script.

Life With Jefferson tells the true story of the remarkable partnership between Jefferson and Penny Leclair, a deafblind woman whose independence depended on finding the right guide dog. After two years of searching, Jefferson was chosen for his unique intelligence, sensitivity, and ability to meet Penny’s specific needs. His training continued with special considerations that shaped him into more than a working dog—he became a trusted partner and beloved family member.

Getting Legless is the memoir by Jared Hughes, who was diagnosed with Chronic Kidney Disease in 2021. As he was getting used to his new life on dialysis and the prospect of having a kidney transplant, his life was further turned upside down when he discovered that he had arterial disease which had been caused by his kidney disease being undiagnosed for so long. This resulted in Jared losing both of his legs.