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Jess Thom shares a year of her life, detailing the entire spectrum of her experiences. Author: Jessica Thom. Publisher: Souvenir Press Ltd. Format: Paperback. Item Length: 130mm. Item Height: 196mm. Country/Region of Manufacture: GB.

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A witty, yet stirring firsthand account of dealing with the daily difficulties of Tourette's Syndrome - a neurological disorder characterised by physical and verbal tics - Jess Thom shares a year of her life, detailing the entire spectrum of her experiences. From arm and leg tics that can occasionally be life-threatening to uncontrollable verbal outbursts - she says the word 'biscuit' an average of 16 times per minute - Jess manages with the support of a close network of friends and family, as well as encountering strangers who can be unpredictably helpful and harmful. At once funny and shocking, tender and moving, this memoir provides a courageous and optimistic voice in the face of the major challenges, leaving readers with an inspiring message of resilience. When Jess agreed to talk about the condition for Stephen Fry's series, Planet Word, little did she realise the impact it would have. Her humour, courage and complete lack of self-pity touched the audience and led Fry to declare her 'a true hero'. Other media followed, including interviews on the Today programme and This Morning, and now her remarkable story is told in full in Welcome to Biscuit Land. Based on her entertaining blog, Touretteshero, the book follows a year in Jess's life, and shows that although living with Tourette's is tough, it can also be funny and inspiring. As her alter ego, Jess transforms herself into a superhero to educate children and adults about her condition, and to empower others who have it not to feel downhearted. With wit and considerable frankness, she describes her daily challenges, while celebrating the creativity and humour of her condition. ('Biscuit' may be her most common word but others are more poetic with 'The history of iguanas can be written in a tea pot' and 'The clouds are chasing Helen Mirren' being two favourites). Jess introduces Leftwing Idiot, Fat Sister, King Russell, Poppy, and others, who provide friendship and support and enable her to go to work and live in her own flat. She talks of the frustrations of coping with everyday tasks when her body won't stay still, such as using a cash machine or washing her hair. She reveals how she deals with the inevitable funny looks and nasty comments, and how the simple kindness and understanding of strangers can make a big difference. Through Welcome to Biscuit Land, and her blog, Jess aims to alter the perceptions of Tourette's, showing it as the creative, if somewhat surreal, force that it is.

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Publisher
Profile Books Ltd
ISBN-10
0285641271
ISBN-13
9780285641273
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Book Title
Welcome to Biscuit Land: a Year in the Life of Touretteshero
Author
Jessica Thom
Format
Paperback
Language
English
Topic
Memorials, Autobiography: General, Coping with Illness
Publication Year
2012
Number of Pages
208 Pages

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216mm
Item Width
136mm
Item Weight
290g

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