Different

by Frans De Waal

First published 2022

Jaden, a young man with autism, navigates a world that often misunderstands him. Struggling to find his place, he must confront the prejudices of others and learn to embrace his unique perspective. As Jaden confronts challenging social situations and forges unexpected connections, he discovers the power of self-acceptance and the transformative beauty of being "different."

Genres: fiction, family-life, contemporary, disability

Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking

Tropes: fish-out-of-water, found-family

394 pages · Kindle Edition · W. W. Norton & Company

Content warnings: ableism

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