The Mind of the Doctor: Across the Neurodiverse Universe of Doctor Who
Description:
A mix of autobiography, pop culture analysis, and in-depth interviews described by the publisher as “the first exploration of neurodivergence and autism in relation to Doctor Who”.
Cover blurb:
‘This is a beautifully researched, fascinating deep dive into the mind of the Doctor in all their shapes and sizes and forms. It’s also a very personal account of one fan’s journey with autism which will strike a chord with so many readers.’
Sophie Aldred
‘If you have ever felt “other”, “outside of the norm”, confused by social signals, unrepresented, alone … then Doctor Who is for you. And … this book is for you. This is a brave and exceedingly knowledgeable piece of work.’
Louise Jameson
‘Intelligent, warm and hugely insightful. It’s a joy to travel with the always thoughtful Lillian Crawford through time, space and television.’
Samira Ahmed
Have you, like the Doctor, ever felt like an alien on Earth? In The Mind of the Doctor, Lillian Crawford reflects on her life as an autistic woman in the context of her obsession with Doctor Who. From identifying with the unearthly child Susan Foreman to being compared by her teachers to Daleks and Cybermen, Crawford looks at the science-fiction series in its classic and NuWho eras through a neurodivergent lens.
Along the way she encounters a broad range of fans, actors, and creators who share personal anecdotes about their connection to the Whoniverse, creating a beautiful neurodiverse community. Through discussions of love, loss, mental health, music, morality, and friendship, Crawford embarks on a bold new adventure through space and time into the mind of the Doctor themself.
LILLIAN CRAWFORD is a prolific writer for publications including Sight & Sound, Little White Lies, BBC Culture, Times Literary Supplement, The New Statesman, and Doctor Who Magazine. She is co-founder of Stims Collective, which curates ‘relaxed screenings’ for neurodiverse audiences at venues including the BFI and the Barbican. She lives in London.
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