An original graphic novel based on the IVF stories of its husband-and-wife authors and the 1-in-50 couples around the world like them. Conrad and Joanne met in their final year of university and have been virtually inseparable since then. For a while, it felt like they had all the time in the world. Yet now, when they are finally ready to have kids, they find that getting pregnant isn't always so easy. Ahead of them lies a difficult, expensive, and emotional journey into the world of assisted fertility, where each 'successful' implantation is followed by a two-week wait to see if the pregnancy takes. Join Joanne and Conrad, their friends, their family, their coworkers, and a stream of expert medical practitioners as they experience the highs and the lows, the tears and the laughter in this sensitive but unflinching portrayal of the hope and heartbreak offered to so many by modern medicine.
Luke Jackson Livres






Two-Week Wait: An Ivf Story
- 160pages
- 6 heures de lecture
An original graphic novel based on the IVF stories of its husband-and-wife authors and the 1-in-50 couples around the world like them. Conrad and Joanne met in their final year of university and have been virtually inseparable since then. For a while, it felt like they had all the time in the world. Yet now, when they are finally ready to have kids, they find that getting pregnant isn't always so easy. Ahead of them lies a difficult, expensive, and emotional journey into the world of assisted fertility, where each "successful" implantation is followed by a two-week wait to see if the pregnancy takes. Join Joanne and Conrad, their friends, their family, their coworkers, and a stream of expert medical practitioners as they experience the highs and the lows, the tears and the laughter in this sensitive but unflinching portrayal of the hope and heartbreak offered to so many by modern medicine. Full of beautiful and heartfelt artwork, this book will be a hit in any graphic health collection.
Freaks, Geeks and Asperger Syndrome
- 240pages
- 9 heures de lecture
Offers insights by a teenager with Asperger's syndrome into the difficulties of the disorder, including information on fascinations and obsessions, sensory perception, sleep, bullies, moral dilemmas, eating, and socializing.
Focusing on the adolescent experience of living with Asperger Syndrome, Luke Jackson's illustrated poetry collection provides deep insights into the emotional landscape of those on the autism spectrum. At 16, Luke addresses themes like unrequited love and the quest for happiness, capturing the confusion and frustration often faced. His engaging writing is paired with personal photographs, creating a poignant portrayal of life with AS. This work serves as both an enlightening resource for understanding autism spectrum disorders and a source of encouragement for those affected.
A User Guide to the GF/CF Diet for Autism, Asperger Syndrome and AD/HD
- 169pages
- 6 heures de lecture
What is the GF/CF diet? Does it work? What's it like to go on it? In this user guide to the gluten and casein free diet, Luke Jackson, who is 12 years old and has Asperger Syndrome, tells you everything you need to know - both good and bad. schovat popis
Sex, Drugs and Asperger's Syndrome (ASD)
- 204pages
- 8 heures de lecture
Luke Jackson serves up a sparkling guide to young adulthood on the autism spectrum in this sequel to his best-selling Freaks, Geeks and Asperger Syndrome. Offering personal insights, he covers everything from bullying and drugs to finding a job, navigating relationships, and sex. A must read for all young adults with autism.
Autobiografia nastolatka z Zespołem Aspergera Czy wiesz, co to jest Zespół Aspergera? Czy wiesz, że dookoła nas jest coraz więcej i więcej osób dotkniętych tym syndromem? A jeśli się dobrze rozejrzysz, to na pewno rozpoznasz Aspergerowca w swoim otoczeniu Czym się różnią od nas? Jak się z nimi zaprzyjaźnić i jakie wielkie, obopólne korzyści z takich przyjaźni wynieść?