Another us is a great read that’s down to earth relatable and humorous, it tackles a sensitive topic with great insight in a non factual but informative manner that is so heart warming to read!
Emma and Daniel a married couple with three children have to face the diagnosis of Aspergers for their middle child jack, the diagnosis starts to tear Emma and Daniel apart as Emma invests all her energy and time into jack, neglecting Daniel and their other two children, Daniel copes by throwing himself into work and moving to America !! A great insight into how parents handle a diagnosis such as this in different ways and the emotional rollercoaster of a journey they are on! Loved the portrayal of jack and the gradual realisation from Emma that he was still jack despite the diagnosis! A thoroughly enjoyable entertaining read.
Thank you net galley for this early read.

I absolutely loved this book! As soon as I finished it (all in one go - unusual for me) I emailed a friend of mine who's a psychotherapist and works with people on the autistic spectrum, to tell her to recommend it to the parents of kids with new diagnoses. Another Us delivers its message (that a diagnosis of Aspergers doesn't doom a life - far from it) in ways that will be achingly familiar to people who've experienced it first hand. But it's really fun/funny! Sort of like a Bridget Jones's Diary for mothers of kids on the spectrum.

Which is not to downplay the importance of this book, but its genius. It is no mean feat to make a reader laugh and cry and feel supported/understood, and also to help the uninitiated to understand/develop empathy all in one entertaining package. It's the perfect dose of bibliotherapy - medicine so tasty and effective that you don't even realize how much you needed it until you've gulped down the last delicious drop.

When Emma's son Jack is diagnosed as being on the autism spectrum, her world spins a bit apart. She's not sure why this has thrown her so badly- Jack's still a great kid- but it's causing pressure on her marriage to Daniel and her relationship with her other two kids. She's at loose ends and contemplating things she never would have thought possible before. This could happen to any of us (we've all had moments, haven't we?). and Hesketh has done an excellent job of balancing the humor and pathos while creating a believable and relatable character in Emma. Oh and in her family too. This one will have you chuckle as well as nod your head in recognition. Thanks to Netgalley for the ARC. This has a big heart and hopefully will spur you to offer a sympathetic ear and shoulder to someone you know.

3/3.5 stars.

Honestly, this book was written really well and the idea was interesting and intriguing to me. I was interested to read about a family with a recently diagnosed child with autism. The author is also a mother of a child with autism so I’m going to believe that that aspect of the novel is at least somewhat accurate (of course it is still a fiction). The children were probably my favorite part of the story. I enjoyed each of the siblings (Lily has my heart).

The problem I have with this book is the main character. I just disliked Emma. I found her to be very self absorbed and did not agree with a lot of the decisions she made. I was hoping as the book continued I would grow to like her more, but that just never happened. This is probably just a me thing, I think other readers will probably enjoy her.

So overall, three or three and a half stars. A solid contemporary novel focusing on family and marriage.

Another Us by Kristen Hesketh

Romantic Drama with some sass tossed in. Loved it!

This is my first book by this author and I must say it's a gem! I loved the character development in this story. I felt like I really got to know and understand them very well. Our lead
Emma. Although there were times when I disagreed with her actions towards the end you understand more and more why she does the things she does. This was a bit of a emotional rollercoaster in the very best of ways. I definitely recommend this one.

4/5 Stars

Thank you #NetGalley and #Canelo for this book in exchange for my honest review

When Emma discovers that her son has Asperger’s her life begins to fall apart. Statistics say that 80 per cent of marriages fail in families with Aspergers. With that in mind she responds to the sexy new dad in the playground. All of Emma’s attention is lavished on her middle diagnosed child whilst her other two children and husband are left with mood swings. Another Us takes us on Emma’s journey to discovering that a person with Aspergers perceives the world differently but that different isn’t bad, in different can be good. Kirsten Hesketh may be a debut author but she writes fluidly and wittily, there were moments that had me howling with laughter.

Emma and Daniel have three children, one of whom, Jack, is diagnosed with Aspergers. Emma feels out of her depth as she tries to be the best possible wife and mother but she rises to the numerous challenges she faces superbly and with humour.

Another Us is a heartwarming debut and I enjoyed it very much. I learnt a lot about the effect Asperger's Syndrome has on families. Kirsten Hesketh writes with a lightness that leaves everyone with hope. Many thanks to NetGalley and Canelo for the opportunity to read and review Another Us.

I was fortunate to receive a copy of this book to read from NetGalley.

It wasn't the story I thought it was going to be from reading the blurb!

I don't have any experience of ASD but in my opinion the author has described the details very carefully.

Emma and Daniel's marriage is challenged by job losses, infidelity and raising 3 children, all while dealing with an Asperger's diagnosis for one. It is a story of ensuring relationships and what family really means.

Also this is the first time I've seen my home town mentioned in a book! Thanks @kirstenhesketh!

This is the author's first novel and I look forward to reading the next one.

When I saw this debut novel available on Netgalley, I was instantly drawn too it just by the cover, then even more so after reading the blurb.
This book is so well written and the main character Emma, is so down to earth and so easy to relate too.
There are some really funny moments in this book which made me laugh out loud, in fact for most of the book, I felt like I was reading it with a smile on my face. I was absolutely giggling at a part where Emma has been out for a run and she states “my breasts were doing a workout of their own!”.. .. oh how sooooo many big busted ladies will relate to this!! 😂
Even though this book has great humour and some brilliant one liners coming from Jack, who has Aspergers, it is done perfectly as it doesn’t over shadow the seriousness of the issues in the book. The comedy timing is absolutely spot on and flows throughout the whole story.
This book also brought a lump to my throat in the later stages when Emma, like most mums at some point, feels like she is massively failing as a parent. Really pulled at my heart strings.
I just love how Kirsten has written this book and it really opens your eyes as to what families of children with Aspergers go through on a daily basis.
This is a fantastic debut which is humorous and heart warming and I can not wait to read more from this author.

Another Us is the story of Emma, a mom of three. When her younger son is diagnosed with autism, Emma's grip on her world starts to falter and she faces many (sometimes silly) challenges. She struggles at work, in her marriage, in her home and at her kids’ schools. The book follows her as she attempts to find her bearings after his diagnosis and to deal with her life as it changes.

This book was quite up and down for me! For the first quarter I was really drawn into the story but not into Emma (the main character and narrator), to the point where I thought I may not like the book at all. As it progressed though and more of Emma’s character was developed, I started to really enjoy it - by the end I was sold. This book is definitely funny and the only thing keeping me from four stars is that some of the moments were so cringe-inducing. There were many times I found myself thinking "Oh no Emma stop being so obtuse/silly/confused/unreliable" and therefore it took me a long time before I started really rooting for Emma to succeed. I do have to say though that the character is really well built and the personality develops much the same way as it would if you were getting to know someone slowly over time. It was well written and easy to read. Overall I’m glad I read it!

Another Us is the sweet story of a mom who is trying to figure out her role as a mother, wife, and employee after receiving the news of her son's Asperger's diagnosis. While this book deals with some real issues, it still comes off as an overall light read, with plenty of humor interspersed between the more serious moments.

I received this book free from NetGalley in exchange for my honest and unbiased opinion.

Great story, light hearted moments interspersed with more powerful ones - and very believable. An incredibly quick read, highly recommended.

I've been excited about this book since I first heard about it, and it did not disappoint. The characters sucked you into the story and the story kept you turning pages as fast as you could. I devoured it in a day. I loved it.

This is a story all about one family and their day to day struggles with their son who has recently
been diagnosed with Aspergers. I enjoyed this story as I have experience working with children with Autism. The book is well written and witty throughout. The ending was a little predictable for me however this didn’t take away my enjoyment of the story. Thanks for selecting me to read.

Fluidly-written book that grabbed me from page one. The most surprising thing was the quality of the prose from this a debut author.
Emma's marriage is in difficulty not that anyone told her or anything. After all isn't the wife always the last to know? She's still reeling from the news that her beloved son has a label for the set of behaviours they've always suspected as autism. There's also a new sexy woman at her husband's work not to mention the new sexy man in the schoolyard! Can she hold it together or is she doomed to follow her husband's Prophetic announcement on the future of their marriage? Delightful action-packed read that will break your heart only to glue the pieces back together, albeit in a slightly different order.