Please join us on the 12th of February to celebrate the recent publication of Heidi Mavir's best-selling book, Your Child is Not Broken.
This is THE book for parents who need permission to do things differently. Heidi almost died working out why that was necessary.
Part autobiography, part parenting manual, Your Child Is Not Broken is a no-holds-barred account of Heidi's discovery of her child's neurodivergence.
It is the funny, irreverent and brutally honest story of Heidi's fight to be seen, heard, and supported, whilst swimming against a tide of parent-blame, ableist stereotypes, and the weight of other people's opinions. It is the book no one has dared write but every parent needs to read. Your Child Is Not Broken is an unapologetic call to arms for parents and carers of Autistic, ADHD, or otherwise neurodivergent children.
This book is for you if:
- You love or care for a neurodivergent child or young person.
- You are a wrung-out, worried parent who has had enough of no one listening.
- You lack confidence to trust your gut.
- You wish you had the gumption to tell a few more people to bugger off.
- You need to know you are not alone.
Heidi's hilarious anecdotes and heartbreaking storytelling offer validation, comfort, reassurance and wisdom to parents who are sick and tired of feeling sick and tired.
Guests are welcome to arrive at our bar next door, Common Counter, from 6.30pm. The event will take place in our bookshop, The Common Press, and doors will open from 7.15pm. Both the bar and the bookshop are fully wheelchair accessible with step-free access, and we have accessible toilets on-site.