Invisible Differences - by Julie Dachez

Book Synopsis

Invisible Differences is the deeply moving and intimate story of what it's like to live day-to-day with Autism Spectrum Disorder.

"This soulful and serious look at [Autism Spectrum Disorder] brings an informed and optimistic perspective to the fore."--Publishers Weekly

Marguerite feels awkward, struggling every day to stay productive at work and keep up appearances with friends. She's sensitive, even irritable at times. She makes her environment a fluffy, comforting cocoon, alienating her boyfriend. The everyday noise and stimuli assaults her senses, the constant chatter of her coworkers working her last nerve. Then, when one big fight with her boyfriend finds her frustrated and dejected, Marguerite finally investigates the root of her discomfort: After a journey of tough conversations with her loved ones, doctors, and the internet, she discovers that she has Autism Spectrum Disorder. As a result, her life is profoundly changed--for the better.

Review Quotes

"Invisible Differences is an honest, enlightening, and inspirational graphic treatment of a serious subject."-- "Foreword Reviews"

"This remarkable, easily read, informative, attractive, and cleverly designed book should be required reading for all neurotypical and neuroatypical individuals to help them better understand behavior along the autism spectrum." -- "Manhattan Book Review"

"This soulful and serious look at [Autism Spectrum Disorder] brings an informed and optimistic perspective to the fore."-- "Publishers Weekly"

"This stellar exploration of living with [Autism Spectrum Disorder] belongs in all school and public libraries."-- "School Library Journal, starred review"

2021 Eisner Award Nominee for Best Reality-Based Work
2020 ALA Top Graphic Novels for Adults

About the Author

Julie Dachez is a writer, author of La Difference Invisible, Dans Ta Bulle! And L'autisme autrement in France. She is also a blogger, a YouTuber, a teacher, a researcher, a speaker, and an activist. She loves to play tennis and eat chocolate, not necessarily in that order. Julie writes at home, surrounded by her two dogs and her cat, Misti, who loves to take part in the writing process by lying on the keyboard.

Mademoiselle Caroline was born in Paris a few years ago. She is the author of around fifteen books, including Chute Libre, Carnets du Gouffre, a story about living with depression that has attracted the attention of the media and readers alike. La Différence Invisible was first published in France in 2016 and has since been a reference work on the autism spectrum, winning several awards and an Eisner Award nomination. Also, she skis a lot (with class and distinction), plays rugby (with panache and severity), walks a lot (with courage and tenacity), and looks after her three children of two different ages (it's possible!).