It is increasingly evident that Eliot is not only autistic, but is also an uncommon girl. Eliot's mother, Carla, recounts their journey down an unfamiliar path riddled with dismissive medical consultations and mental health referrals to clinics with epic waiting lists. Eliot transitions to Ella, with ambitions of being a trophy wife. Her parents attempt to set limits but Ella, in a typically teenage way, resists anything she deems as trying to squelch her true feminine self. Ella is "outed" repeatedly by teachers she trusted and stops attending school. Carla's rage morphs into a motivating sense of injustice and she engages in a successful campaign for her child's civil rights. Carla and Ella are not superheroes, they are just a couple of uncommon girls determined to leave a bumpy road a little smoother for the next travelers.
Author: Carla Grant
Publisher: Bedazzled Ink Publishing Company
Published: 11/01/2018
Pages: 260
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.97lbs
Size: 8.90h x 6.10w x 0.80d
ISBN: 9781945805714
About the Author
Carla Grant is a non-compliant pharmacist, exceptional post-secondary educator, author, photographer, and overachieving mother. She has had lifelong struggles with mental health and addictions and is a testament of living recovery. Carla was born and raised in Canada.
