Smelling the Taste of Sound

A Professional Woman’s Story of a Late Autism Diagnosis

By: The Autistic Lawyer

Narrated by: Lucy C Nolan

Dive headfirst into the urban symphony of "Smelling the Taste of Sound", a riveting memoir of a newly diagnosed, neurodivergent trainee lawyer. Her sensory issues are compounded by the sirens that punctuate the daily grind of a tough, inner-city law firm. Amidst encounters with eccentric characters and surreal personalities, our protagonist navigates the chaos and unorthodox office dynamics with comical observations and resilience.

Written with humour and searing honesty, this book isn't just about life in a law firm; it's an enlightening exploration into the often misunderstood sphere of neurodiversity. The protagonist's experiences serve as a magnifying glass on the struggles and biases faced by neurodivergent people on a daily basis, as their disabilities are largely invisible.

Prepare for an unforgettable journey that invites you to question, empathise and challenge societal perceptions about neurodiversity. It's bold, illuminating and demands to be read because it’s a remarkable story of self-discovery and adjustment which will make you laugh and cry. "Smelling the Taste of Sound" promises a listening experience as compelling as it is enlightening because you’ll see a world few get to encounter.

©2023 The Autistic Lawyer (P)2024 The Autistic Lawyer

Critic reviews

2024 Page Turner Awards: Book Award Finalist, Book Cover Finalist and Phoenix Award Shortlisted

Good Book!

It was a book about being autistic. It was a book about starting out in the law profession. The intermingling of the two was fascinating. I loved this book!

Informative and Eye-opening

This read was not only educational but it was entertaining at the same time. The author is able to provide a valuable insight that all of us should be aware of so that we can have a better understanding and accommodate people with autism whose lives intersect with ours.