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

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 has struggled with bullies and mean girls but she has also achieved much in the face of adversity. And through it all with the help of her parents Jennifer’s learned a few lessons: #5: Use your dreams to make a difference. #8: You won’t be perfect at everything not even the things you do best. #18: Learn to take jokes even your dad’s. #26: Down times will be bouncing up soon . . . #27: . . . meanwhile enjoy what you have. #47: Talk about your feelings even when it’s hard.It’s Not a Perfect World but I’ll Take It is an uplifting guide to life. It explains how you can be different and still connect with others how to deal with tough realities and how to celebrate happy times. Told with irresistible honesty and humor Jennifer’s fifty bite-sized stories will have teens and adults nodding in recognition and gaining new insights about themselves.

Age Range: 12 and up

Grade Level: 6 and up

Hardcover: 136 pages

Publisher: Skyhorse; Skyhorse Kids edition (May 24 2016)

Language: English

ISBN-10: 151070549X

ISBN-13: 978-1510705494

Product Dimensions: 5 x 0.8 x 7.5 inches

Shipping Weight: 8 ounces