Momtistic
Autism, Motherhood, and Discovering Myself in Both
By Laura Donovan | Publisher: Cynren Press
About the book
At thirty-five, writer and media veteran Laura Donovan thought she had motherhood figured out—until her two sons were diagnosed with autism and a clinician suggested that she might be autistic too.
In this candid and darkly funny memoir, Donovan chronicles her journey from overwhelmed parent to self-aware advocate, weaving pop culture, humor, and heartbreak into a narrative that redefines what it means to be “different.” From reenacting Elf with her five-year-old to decoding preschool politics in pandemic-era Portland, she learns that the quirks she once tried to outgrow were never flaws—they were family traits.
Momtistic is a love letter to neurodiverse families everywhere and a fresh addition to the conversation about women whose neurodivergence had gone unrecognized for decades—finding a language for who you’ve always been.
Editions of Momtistic
- Paperback
- ISBN 9781947976818
- EBook
- ISBN 9781947976825
Read an Excerpt
At thirty-five, writer and media veteran Laura Donovan thought she had motherhood figured out—until her two sons were diagnosed with autism and a clinician suggested that she might be autistic too.
In this candid and darkly funny memoir, Donovan chronicles her journey from overwhelmed parent to self-aware advocate, weaving pop culture, humor, and heartbreak into a narrative that redefines what it means to be “different.” From reenacting Elf with her five-year-old to decoding preschool politics in pandemic-era Portland, she learns that the quirks she once tried to outgrow were never flaws—they were family traits.
Momtistic is a love letter to neurodiverse families everywhere and a fresh addition to the conversation about women whose neurodivergence had gone unrecognized for decades—finding a language for who you’ve always been.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Momtistic about?
At thirty-five, writer and media veteran Laura Donovan thought she had motherhood figured out—until her two sons were diagnosed with autism and a clinician suggested that she might be autistic too.
In this candid and darkly funny memoir, Donovan chronicles her journey from overwhelmed parent to self-aware advocate, weaving pop culture, humor, and heartbreak into a narrative that redefines what it means to be “different.” From reenacting Elf with her five-year-old to decoding preschool politics in pandemic-era Portland, she learns that the quirks she once tried to outgrow were never flaws—they were family traits.
Momtistic is a love letter to neurodiverse families everywhere and a fresh addition to the conversation about women whose neurodivergence had gone unrecognized for decades—finding a language for who you’ve always been.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Momtistic?
Biography, Literature and Literary studies > Biography and non-fiction prose > Memoirs
Where can I read a sample of Momtistic?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781947976818
How long is Momtistic and how many pages does it have?
Momtistic has 220 page(s)
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Momtistic?
Laura Donovan
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Momtistic is available as paperback(ISBN 9781947976818) and ebook(ISBN 9781947976825)
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