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A book club - with a difference.

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Someone asked today if there is a book club, so I thought I'd try starting one. Not the usual type of club where everyone reads the same book - I thought we could write a synopsis of a book we've recently read, to give each other ideas for new books to read.

I have a Kindle subscription, so all of mine will be available on there for people who also subscribe.

Parents

  • I've just read, 'Am I Normal: Understanding Your Place in a Complex World' by Dr Alex George. He has ADHD but this book is aimed at anyone who feels isolated or marginalised because of attitudes/ideas/things they question or want to tall about eg taboo subjects like death. He uses his experience to explain how many people are led to feel marginalised because of 'expected' attitudes, some of which are urban myths or very outdated - which clearly applies to ASD. I bought a copy for my social group because it is useful AND entertaining.

  • in reply to Marianne72

    Dies he give any ideas on how to feel less marginalised by shoe shops not having anything in my size?

  • in reply to TheCatWoman

    I guess he doesn't have that problem exactly but what he is saying is that everyone feels marginalized by something - and that 'something' is where we butt up against what is taken for normal in a particular society. It could be something like people not being allowed to cry loudly or scream at funerals, or expected to 'stay strong' when you have cancer. In other societies, it is acceptable to express strong emotions - and in fact is more healthy psychologically.

    Perhaps you could look at your shoe issue another way (which is called 'reframing).' Perhaps your feet are a rare size, so of course you can't find anything - because shops only cater for the majority. And there is something to be quietly enjoyed in being different!

  • in reply to Marianne72

    I did look at the prices and the prices I quoted were correct, it's all on the website.

  • in reply to TheCatWoman

    I think you'll find they start at £150. Why not email for prices? My old flatmate in Oxford had his shoes handmade at £200 a pair (he had large feet) and said they were a dream to walk in. He sent a drawing of the outline of his feet with measurements and ordered through post.

    Best thing about bespoke is you can have them repaired - they'll last years so are cost effective.  Could you ask friends and family to pool you birthday monies and buy you a pair?

    I don't think otherwise you are going to get properly fitting footwear which is awful as it's so important for your foot health. If you are worried about emailing suppliers, I don't mind asking for you.

  • in reply to Marianne72

    Thanks Marianne, but I couldn't afford nearly £500 for ready made, I didn't even dare look at bespoke.

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  • in reply to Marianne72

    I did look at the prices and the prices I quoted were correct, it's all on the website.

  • in reply to TheCatWoman

    I think you'll find they start at £150. Why not email for prices? My old flatmate in Oxford had his shoes handmade at £200 a pair (he had large feet) and said they were a dream to walk in. He sent a drawing of the outline of his feet with measurements and ordered through post.

    Best thing about bespoke is you can have them repaired - they'll last years so are cost effective.  Could you ask friends and family to pool you birthday monies and buy you a pair?

    I don't think otherwise you are going to get properly fitting footwear which is awful as it's so important for your foot health. If you are worried about emailing suppliers, I don't mind asking for you.