"Funny, You Don’t Look Autistic: A Comedian’s Guide to Life on the Spectrum" by Michael McCreary is a humorous and insightful memoir on being a stand-up comedian and living with autism. The book is a blend of personal anecdotes, comedic insights, and practical advice. McCreary, who was diagnosed with Asperger's syndrome at age five (and only later as Canadian!), shares his journey from childhood to becoming a stand-up comedian, highlighting the challenges and triumphs he has faced along the way.

Through his wit and his conversational writing style, McCreary makes complex and sometimes difficult topics accessible and entertaining. I particularly enjoyed his narration, which enhances the experience. He sounds like a charming young comedian you will want to keep on your radar. I, for one, am looking forward to his documentary ;)

Thank you NetGalley and Annick Press Audiobooks for sending this book for review consideration. All opinions are my own.

I have mixed thoughts on this one. I listened to the audio and appreciated the author narrating the book. It made it seem more genuine. But I did miss the pictures - we were referred to a website to view.
I’m not quite sure the point of the memoir, given it was written by a comedian I was expecting funny. I didn’t find it funny. Having autistic kids myself I thought it would be interesting to get in the head of an autistic person, but I just didn’t find it that interesting. In parts it was quite lecturing, which may be useful to people who know nothing about autism, but I found it annoying. There were some enjoyable incidents and snippets- I did enjoy hearing about his job at summer camp.
I’m pleased with how supportive Michael’s parents have been and wish him the best in his comedy career.

Unfortunately, I didn’t enjoy that audiobook as much as I thought I would.

I think I went in this imagining it would be a little bit of the same vibe as, let’s say, Taylor Tonmlinson for anxiety, but about ASD.

But it turned out it was not exactly my type of humour, since most of the jokes fell flat for me, and I don’t feel like I learned that much about ASD. I kind of wanted something that would talk about all the « ways » autism looks, since the title is about not looking autistic.

And lastly, I was a little annoyed at the constant need to go to Annick Press’s website to see graphics and images. I mostly listen to audiobooks while driving or doing chores, so I don’t really have time to stop and go on the Internet :/

Overall, this was disappointing for me, but I’m still glad I got to listen to it and wish Michael the best carreer as a comedian! :)

I highly, highly recommend Funny, You Don't Look Autistic! Michael McCreary is creative, hilarious, calculated, and a great educator. Our family has many members on the Autism Spectrum and I found is approach to advocacy refreshing. He takes a person-centered approach and instantly had my heart with his mentioning "If you know one person on the spectrum, you know one person on the spectrum." Everyone's experiences are different and I found the comparison of his life journey with that of his brother and friends to come from a place of deep respect and understanding, never judging or falling into the dreaded "high functioning vs. low functioning" battle. Such a great book!

A quick, sharp and funny read about growing up on the spectrum. Read by the author, it's a great snapshot into what life is life for those of us with ASD. He does acknowledge that he was diagnosed young and this is not always the case for ASD folks who are not white boys. I'd like to hear more from this comedian as his career matures.

This is a very insightful look into this young man’s experience with ASD. As the mother of 2 young adult sons who are also on the spectrum I really connected with a lot of his experiences and drew hope from his accomplishments so far in his life which is just getting started. McCready on audiobook presents as a sharp, witty and charming personality who’ can definitely be an encouragement to others with or without ASD. It’s important to note that a spectrum is just that- an entire community of people who vary in ability and character and to appreciate each individual’s story as unique and their own. Readers should not expect a comedian’s book with tons of jokes and humor although it has its funny moments considering the misunderstandings in communication and situations which is par for the course when dealing with ASD. I commend this young man for giving us a glimpse into his experience, and I thoroughly enjoyed and recommend this book.

This was such a funny, interesting, and informative listen! As a mom of two children with autism, I have heard both "yeah she looks like she had autism" and "he doesn't look like he has autism". Hearing the perspective of an autistic person on many different things they experience in life was so interesting and eye-opening. There was quite a few quotes that stood out to me so here are a few:

"At the end of the day, you can't be a little autistic."

"Asking an autistic person not to stim can end up causing more problems than the stim itself."

Thank you, NetGalley, Michael McCreary, and Annick Press Audiobooks for a copy in exchange for an honest review.

What an enjoyable book. Talks about the challenges of autism in such a way that is lighthearted, but real. His experiences are ones that can be very relatable to many. I love that he narrated the audio book. Brings so much authenticity to what he is saying.

Michael McCreary has written a refreshing and humorous memoir that breaks down autism stereotypes one joke at a time. As a 20-something stand-up comic on the autism spectrum, Michael offers an insightful look into his life and experiences, highlighting that autism is different for everyone.

Diagnosed with ASD at age five, he soon discovered his passion for performance, which shines through in this engaging book.

Listening to the audiobook, narrated by Michael himself, gave the book a more lpersonal feel. His comedic timing and personal stories had me laughing out loud multiple times. This memoir not only entertains but also educates, shedding light on the diverse experiences of those on the spectrum.

A special thank you to Michael McCreary for sharing your story, and my heartfelt condolences regarding his brother. Thank you to NetGalley and Annick Press Audiobooks for providing this interesting, insightful, and entertaining listen.

I wish I had had this book when my teenage daughter was first diagnosed. While it’s not a ton of information or covering every scenario since it’s a memoir, it was so practical hearing Michael’s perspective and experiences both of what it looks like to be level 1 autistic, especially his social and friendship interactions. The humor added some levity into it as well so it wasn’t heavy or laborious to get thru. I appreciated his vulnerability and candidness as someone navigating the work on the spectrum.

Thanks to Netgalley for the copy of this audiobook. All opinions are mine.

Funny, You Don’t Look Autistic came out in March, 2019, but the audiobook was recently available to request on NetGalley. My friend Kristen told me about it, knowing it looked like something we’d both be interested in reading. Thanks to Annick Press, my request was approved and I was able to read this audiobook in one sitting! Michael McCreary, the author, narrated the book himself, which is something I enjoy in non-fiction because who knows better how to deliver a message than the writer–especially one who is a stand-up comedian?!

McCreary’s anecdotes about his life on the spectrum are at times universal, while other times definitely unique to him, and that’s an aspect about memoir I enjoy a lot, because while we are all different, seeing ourselves in others brings connection to the human experience.

While much of McCreary’s story is specific to his own life and experience, his overall message was that of understanding and accepting each other’s differences. He makes it very clear that autism does not look the same on everyone, and even shares how his autism differed to nearly the opposite for his brother, and that it’s important to see people as they are.

I enjoyed this quick audiobook, and I’m glad I now have a new comedian to look out for! Five stars!

- Michael McCreary, a stand-up comic on the autism spectrum, challenges the misconception that individuals with autism all "look" the same
- Diagnosed with ASD at age five, McCreary found solace in journaling during junior high, leading him to pursue stand-up comedy
- McCreary's memoir provides a humorous and insightful perspective on living with autism
- The memoir includes candid scenes from McCreary's life, interspersed with funny visuals and informative tidbits
- "Funny, You Don’t Look Autistic" offers a unique and relatable narrative for readers with ASD and those seeking to understand the disorder
- The audiobook aims to broaden readers' understanding of ASD and provide a voice for young readers with autism
- McCreary's journey into stand-up comedy began at age 14 and has been a significant part of his life since then
- The memoir is written in McCreary's own voice, offering an authentic portrayal of life on the autism spectrum
- McCreary's story highlights the diversity of experiences within the autism community
- "Funny, You Don’t Look Autistic" is a valuable listen for individuals with ASD and those looking to gain insight into the disorder.

I was given an ARC audio copy of this book and I listened to it in one sitting. As a person who has worked with people on the spectrum my entire adult life and a grandma of a boy on the spectrum, I enjoyed the way Michael McCreary shared the diffent aspects of living with autism. His use of humor, the truthfulness of the hard times it caused and how he navigates through life. While it educated me in the life of a person with autism, it was entertaining and at times, sad.

Thank you to NetGalley for the audio ARC of Funny, You Don´t Look Autisc.

This book was short and sweet- both literally and figuratively. Michael is so open and honest about what his life has been like on the spectrum, and he does so with such humor that you’ll be chuckling away while reading or listening to this. I loved that he narrated his book himself, so those jokes could not be missed. This book is very positive and neuro-diverse friendly. Sure, he could have talked about ways that being on the spectrum might have hindered him, but it was much more of a happy story than that. I definitely could have listened to more of his stories, and I hope his stand up goes well. I would definitely go see him perform!

Thank you to NetGalley and the publishers for this arc in exchange for my honest review.

This book was interesting. I will admit I had never heard of Michael McCreary as a comedian before this, but I wanted to read this mostly due to the title ("Funny, you don't look autistic") because that really is such an unfortunately common thing for people on the spectrum to hear. I have several friends on the spectrum and (while not formally diagnosed to several reasons, including but not limited to it being extremely difficult to get an appointment) consider myself on it, as well. If you've never spent enough time around me to see a sensory meltdown or (heaven forbid) spent any time in my head, you'd probably say the same thing.

While Michael is still quite early in both career and life, this felt less like a biography and more a "this is the kind of crap I've had to deal with" book, which didn't make it so bad. I listened to the audio so I did miss out on some pictures and graphs, but he mentioned each and where to find them (on the publisher's website), so it wasn't too distracting.

There wasn't anything overly earth shattering about this book but it was a nice, quick read that I think could be enlightening for parents with kids with ASD, teens with ASD, or even teachers who may not have a lot of experience with kids with ASD. Michael goes into a lot of detail discussing his struggles with teachers and bullies, which I think would be very helpful to some.

Also, that epilogue really hit me in the feels, so don't skip it.

The audiobook is great, having the author do the narration really gives the text more punch and as the author is a comedian, he's apt at delivering his own jokes.


Thank you NetGalley and Annick Press Audiobooks for this opportunity.

A humorous and honest portrayal of life on the spectrum, filled with anecdotes, advice and heart. I think you’ll love the wit and wisdom of this young comedian!

Thank you to NetGalley and Annick Press for my copy. These opinions are my own.

Enjoyed this one! Thank you Netgalley for the ARC! I appreciate the education on ASD and mention of saying you have a "smidge of it" or "also struggle with loud noises" can actually be hurtful, trivializing struggles of a person with ASD. "Touch of the tism" should not be a phrase used. MIchael is funny and a great writer sharing stories of his youth, adulthood and current professional experiences.

This was such an amazing memoir, especially being the parent of an autistic teen. I don't know how many times my daughter has been told "you don't look autistic." Hearing what Michael has gone through and his explanation was eye opening. Helped me learn a bit more about asd. Thank you for this book!

As a mother to a child on the spectrum, I appreciate reading books written by others also on the spectrum. It helps me better understand my son. I'm glad Michael wrote this book.

Thanks to NetGalley for the ARC.