Enemy For A Brain

What would you do if one day you woke up, and your brain suddenly became your enemy? If your life changed as you once knew it, and left you scrambling for hope? This honest, relatable memoir follows the life of content creator Zara Beth, as she navigates new health diagnoses, and embarks on a journey of accepting her ever-changing disabled body. Detailing the chaos-filled ups and downs of Tourette's syndrome, life as a wheelchair user, managing chronic illness, and discovering freedom after an autism diagnosis—this book will take you on a journey of learning and self acceptance. Zara shares stories from her school years, talking about the effects of bullying and social media, the pressures of growing up undiagnosed autistic, and how she navigated becoming disabled as a teenager. She shares funny, lighthearted moments while also educating on the darker sides of her conditions, helping to break down stereotypes and share her experience with disability. Written by a neurodivergent person, for neurodivergent people, this memoir will make you laugh and cry while providing real-life stories for people to relate to. It is a reminder that we are never truly alone, and that there is always a community waiting for us. 'A brilliant, important, and deeply personal read into the life of a neurodivergent person living with chronic illnesses. It is a must read for anyone looking to learn about disability, neurodivergence or chronic illness.' - EMILY KATY, author of Girl Unmasked