#readerproblems

[monriatitans]

The Neverending Reading List: Book LXIX

"Unmasking Autism: Discovering the New Faces of Neurodiversity" by Dr. Devon Price, Ph.D.

For every visibly Autistic person you meet, there are countless “masked” Autistic people who pass as neurotypical. Masking is a common coping mechanism in which Autistic people hide their identifiably Autistic traits in order to fit in with societal norms, adopting a superficial personality at the expense of their mental health. This can include suppressing harmless stims, papering over communication challenges by presenting as unassuming and mild-mannered, and forcing themselves into situations that cause severe anxiety, all so they aren’t seen as needy or “odd.” In Unmasking Autism, Dr. Devon Price shares his personal experience with masking and blends history, social science research, prescriptions, and personal profiles to tell a story of neurodivergence that has thus far been dominated by those on the outside looking in. For Dr. Price and many others, Autism is a deep source of uniqueness and beauty. Unfortunately, living in a neurotypical world means it can also be a source of incredible alienation and pain. Most masked Autistic individuals struggle for decades before discovering who they truly are. They are also more likely to be marginalized in terms of race, gender, sexual orientation, class, and other factors, which contributes to their suffering and invisibility. Dr. Price lays the groundwork for unmasking and offers exercises that encourage self-expression, including:

Celebrating special interests

Cultivating Autistic relationships

Reframing Autistic stereotypes

And rediscovering your values

It’s time to honor the needs, diversity, and unique strengths of Autistic people so that they no longer have to mask—and it’s time for greater public assistance and accommodation of difference. In embracing neurodiversity, we can all reap the rewards of nonconformity and learn to live authentically, Autistic and neurotypical people alike.

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DEVON PRICE, PhD, is a social psychologist, professor, author, and proud Autistic person. His research has appeared in journals such as the Journal of Experimental Social Psychology, Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin, and the Journal of Positive Psychology. Devon’s writing has appeared in outlets such as the Financial Times, HuffPost, Slate, Jacobin, Business Insider, LitHub, and on PBS and NPR. He lives in Chicago, where he serves as an assistant professor at Loyola University Chicago’s School of Continuing and Professional Studies.

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[sweeetbutpsyco]

Booklover problems

Am I the only one facing this?

"Why do I always seem to finish a book in half an hour when I waited an entire year for it to come out? Now what do I do? Ugh--"

[bestbookmonkey]

With every book we open, we cross borders and become citizens of a world without walls. Books are our passports, and the stories within them are homes we never knew we had. Let's keep exploring. 🌍📚

[ledelano]

Got a new sticker - now where do I fit it on my laptop? Both Kindle covers are full, too.

[fairytalesreality]

#readerproblems

the problem with reading and writing leading to a strong vocabulary is that you tend to know the vibe of words instead of their meanings.

if I used this word in a sentence, would it make sense? absolutely. if you asked me what it meant, could I tell you? absolutely not.

[mwesterfeld85]

@lukeevansandjdmobession

[booktineus]

Q: What's the longest reading slump you've ever had? As a mood reader, I experience slumps fairly regularly. I'm in one right now. I finished The Traitor Queen two weeks ago and have had no idea what I want to read since. I've started three or four different books because I can't settle. Two weeks isn't my longest slump though. No, that honour goes to the year long reading slump of 2010. I still read... kind of. I probably flicked through more books than I read. And then there was 2018. I was doing a veterinary internship then and yeah.... not a lot of time reading. That year was the first (and only) year I didn't meet my Goodreads goal. //CHALLENGES// #BDMAR22 - Prospective TBR #adarkershadeofarc22 - TBR #BookishBellesMar22 - Man With A Plan: TBR #MyFandomObsessionsMar22 - The Final Empire: #tbr //HASHTAGS// #ToBeRead #bookwormproblems #bookworm #readerproblems #booksta #bookstagrammer #bookaddict #booklover #tbrpile #booknerdigans https://www.instagram.com/p/CamdTOCv6V_/?utm_medium=tumblr

[dream-this-nightmare-over]

Sometimes I feel bad about putting books on dnf shelf, when i think of all the hours author spent slouched over computer screen and/or notebook, pouring out their heart and soul for us, only for one spoilt brat over here to dismiss their work as utter waste. Rating books and reviewing them, is least I can do to show author (however anonymous and unknown i am) that their work is paying off and that there is response from universe to their words. Isn’t that what we all want? For someone to hear us?

I like to think of dnf shelf more as ‘it’s not you, it’s me, maybe just not right time, but there will come a day for us.’ 

[fadingintoabyss]

#readerproblems #tcp

The true blasphemy of literature is the romanticization of romance. They make it beautiful—all soft words, and elegant lines—and enchanting, with magic sparkling in the margins.

And you can feel it in the depths of your soul, an unexplored ocean of laughter and tears and dreams all melded together.

The yearning of a kiss that brushes against the steady and so so warm pulsing beat of life—against the smooth skin of a lovers neck. The desperation to touch another being and feel that they’re alive, right there next to you—right there, and never leaving.

To love and be loved is a jewel among treasures and all that we each seek—all that we each desire.

It burns and it burns and it burns.

“I would know him in death, at the end of the world.”

“Come home and break my heart, if you must.”

“Occasionally, Fate pulls itself together again and Time is always waiting.”

“And perhaps it is the greatest grief, after all, to be left on earth when another is gone.”

“By you, I am forever undone.”

“One word from you shall silence me forever.”

“A heart’s a heavy burden.”

“My sweet nemesis.”

“If you have to go, you know I will go with you.”

and then?

and then.

The book is over.

And you remember that love like that doesn't exist.

Not in the real world.

And all you can do is cry.

[betweenthecoversliterary]

Happy Juneteenth Day from @betweenthecovers_literary #library #bookblogger #thatauthenticfeeling #yalovin #bookrecommendation #bookishgirl #readingstagram #readreadread #readerproblems #bookaholic #bookclub #bookworms #bookhoarder #librarylove #libraryofbookstagram #prelovedbooks #idratherbereading #booktography #reader #booknerdigans #epicreads #readingisfundamental #bookmail #fortheloveofbooks #bibliophilia #readerforlife (at Chicago, Illinois) https://www.instagram.com/p/CQUDNdlL7Oa/?utm_medium=tumblr

[monriatitans]

The Neverending Reading List: Book LX

"The Viking Art of War" by Paddy Griffith

Of all the warrior cultures in history, few had as fierce a reputation as the Vikings—the mysterious, seafaring Norsemen who ravaged, conquered, and explored lands from Near Asia to the New World. During the early medieval period, nothing could strike as much fear among sedentary peoples as the sight of a Viking fleet suddenly rising over the horizon, their distinctive, dragon-decorated “long ships” intent on delivering mayhem. Yet the actual facts about the Vikings’ era of rampage have been elusive, and their actual method of warfare unclear. Now, this groundbreaking and authoritative study of the Vikings establishes the facts behind their rise to prominence, and cuts away the myths that have built up about their military and seafaring skills, reputation, and exploits. In this book, renowned military historian Paddy Griffith applies modern military thinking to his incisive examination of the Viking art of war while examining their tactics, seamanship, mobility, strategy, concept of battle, and how they exploited their victories and dealt with defeat. He also examines how threatened populations sought to cope with their raiders, and how capricious weather at times wreaked more havoc on Viking fleets than did their human foes. In these pages Griffith demonstrates just how the Vikings were able to establish colonies in hostile territories while confronting an enormously diverse range of enemies—from the Franks of the Carolingian Empire and the Anglo-Saxons to the Volga Bulgars and the wild tribes of Ireland—across three centuries of military conquest, battle, and adventure. Carefully separating historical truth from legend, while closely examining the sometimes fanciful sagas of the Norsemen themselves, this stimulating investigation into the secrets of the Vikings’ success shows how they earned their fearsome reputation throughout the world.

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PADDY GRIFFITH was a senior lecturer in War Studies at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst for sixteen years, and is the author of numerous books and articles on the history of warfare, including Battle Tactics of the Western Front, 1916-18, The Art of War of Revolutionary France, 1789-1802, and Battle Tactics of the Civil War.

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[sweeetbutpsyco]

Me.Most of the time

Tried explaining the plot of this fav book to my friend, but all that came out were excited noises and flailing arms.Guess they'll just have to read it..😇🤷‍♀️

[bestbookmonkey]

Embracing the hygge life, one virtual fireplace at a time. This little innovator knows that ambiance is key, even in the classroom! Who needs a real hearth when you've got creativity and a laptop? This is the kind of self-care we should all take notes on. Way to make reading an experience, kiddo!

[lizzy-bugg]

You know that moment when you're reading right before bed and you finish the book? And you have the sequel sitting on your nightstand, ready to be read? And you're like, "I'll start you tomorrow. It's already 2am." But you open it anyway and start reading? And then you go to sleep at 3 in the morning...

[aworldinpages]

Book Reader Problems Tag

While looking for something to do this week we stumbled across this tag on Adventures Of A Bookish Girl.

You have 20,000 books in your TBR. How do you decide what to read next?

C: I try to mix up what I’ve read, so if I’ve just read high fantasy, I’ll probably not read another next.

M: I always try not to read too many of the same genres in a row because that’s when I tend to hit a reading slump. So, I will always try and pick something that is polar opposite from what I’ve been reading.

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[hausofackerman]

I was reading a book very quickly. And I was enjoying it and everything was fine, until one my favorite characters died. I WAS ON THE 6TH CHAPTER.

  I haven't been able to continue since the weekend and I realized that I do THAT a lot. Someone dies or something bad happens and I stop reading the book randomly and it takes me a long time to read it again. HELP