The Seven Rules of Elvira Carr

A Novel

by Frances Maynard

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Pub Date Jul 11 2017 | Archive Date Jul 14 2017

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Women's Fiction

Description

Elvira Carr believes in crisp schedules, clear guidelines, and taking people at face value. She lives at home with her overbearing mother, who has deemed her unfit to interact with the rest of society.

But when her mother has a stroke, Ellie is suddenly forced to look after herself. She quickly comes up with an ingenious way of coping with the world: the seven social rules spreadsheet.

Unfortunately, Ellie soon discovers that most people don’t live their lives within a set of rules. As she experiences social missteps and awkward encounters, Ellie continues to learn – about herself, and the people around her. And she’ll need this new knowledge if she hopes to pave the way to living life on her own terms.

Elvira Carr believes in crisp schedules, clear guidelines, and taking people at face value. She lives at home with her overbearing mother, who has deemed her unfit to interact with the rest of...

Advance Praise

Wow, what an amazing book! Frances Maynard does a beautiful job presenting the perspective of a woman on the autism spectrum as she struggles to navigate through the confusing world of "NormalTypicals" after her mother falls ill. Witty and charming, with a family mystery thrown in, you will find yourself cheering for Elvira Carr as she creates a life on her own terms, with the help of her seven social rules. If you liked The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time, you will love The Seven Rules of Elvira Carr as much as I did—which is very much indeed. Highly recommended! --- Carol Schneck Varner, Schuler Books & Music (Okemos, MI)

Wow, what an amazing book! Frances Maynard does a beautiful job presenting the perspective of a woman on the autism spectrum as she struggles to navigate through the confusing world of...