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Welcome to Biscuit Land: A Year in the Life of Touretteshero
Jessica Thom
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Description for Welcome to Biscuit Land: A Year in the Life of Touretteshero
Paperback. Num Pages: 198 pages, Line drawings. BIC Classification: BM; VFJD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 143 x 216 x 11. Weight in Grams: 296.
Meet Jess, aka Touretteshero. Jess has Tourettes Syndrome. Welcome to Biscuit Land is a witty yet stirring first-hand account of dealing with the daily difficulties of Tourettes - a neurological disorder characterized 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 outburst - 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.
Product Details
Publisher
Souvenir Press
Number of pages
198
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Condition
New
Weight
197 g
Number of Pages
208
Place of Publication
, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780285641273
SKU
V9780285641273
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 5 to 9 working days
Ref
99-99
About Jessica Thom
Jess Thom is a theatre-maker and comedian, best known for her award-winning stage show Backstage in Biscuit Land. She studied drawing at Camberwell College of Art, works as the project coordinator at Oasis Children's Venture in South London, and writes her daily blog www.touretteshero.com. She co-founded Touretteshero, an alter-ego and project aimed at increasing awareness of Tourettes Syndrome.
Reviews for Welcome to Biscuit Land: A Year in the Life of Touretteshero
[A] charming, touching and valuable book
Stephen Fry Her struggle with this much misunderstood condition forms the focus of a moving, year-long diary
Daily Mail
An insider's guide to having Tourette's Syndrome
Observer
A role model for people across the country struggling to come to terms with the condition ... Welcome To Biscuit Land has become an invaluable resource for families coping with Tourettes
Evening Standard
She writes quite brilliantly about her daily challenges, whilst celebrating the creativity and some of the humour of the condition
Woman's Hour, BBC Radio 4
A heartfelt anthology of short musings and anecdotes that can be funny, absurd and even infuriating and sad ... Jessica Thom is a unique person and Welcome to Biscuit Land is, above all, a fun and uplifting read
Lancet
Thom (focuses) on the playfulness and creativity that the condition can foster
The Times
Stephen Fry Her struggle with this much misunderstood condition forms the focus of a moving, year-long diary
Daily Mail
An insider's guide to having Tourette's Syndrome
Observer
A role model for people across the country struggling to come to terms with the condition ... Welcome To Biscuit Land has become an invaluable resource for families coping with Tourettes
Evening Standard
She writes quite brilliantly about her daily challenges, whilst celebrating the creativity and some of the humour of the condition
Woman's Hour, BBC Radio 4
A heartfelt anthology of short musings and anecdotes that can be funny, absurd and even infuriating and sad ... Jessica Thom is a unique person and Welcome to Biscuit Land is, above all, a fun and uplifting read
Lancet
Thom (focuses) on the playfulness and creativity that the condition can foster
The Times