Fern Brady books

Fern Brady is a Scottish comedian and author of the bestselling memoir Strong Female Character, about her late autism diagnosis and her path to stand-up comedy.

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Fern Brady is a Scottish stand-up comedian whose caustic humor and frank storytelling have made her one of the most talked-about performers in British comedy. She has performed in over twenty countries, appeared on the TV show Taskmaster, and built a loyal following for her unfiltered stage presence.

Her 2023 memoir, Strong Female Character, became a Sunday Times bestseller. In it, Brady writes about knowing from her teenage years that she was autistic, only to be dismissed by doctors who told her she couldn’t be because she made good eye contact and had boyfriends. The book traces her life from a small Scottish town through a series of jobs, failed coping strategies, and destructive episodes before comedy gave her a way to process and share her experiences. It is a funny, blunt, and often dark account of what it means to be a woman living undiagnosed on the autism spectrum.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Fern Brady written?

Fern Brady has written one books in one series.

What was Fern Brady's first book?

Fern Brady’s first book is Strong Female Character, published in 2023.

What is Strong Female Character about?

Strong Female Character is Fern Brady’s memoir about growing up in Scotland, suspecting she was autistic from her teens, and waiting until age thirty-four to receive a formal diagnosis. The book covers her Catholic upbringing, her time working as a stripper, brushes with homelessness, and how she eventually found her voice through stand-up comedy.

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