Happiful – August 2019

Our modern lives see us shut

away inside, hunched over

screens for hours on end. When

was the last time you got outside

and just spent time enjoying

nature? It’s never too late to

rediscover the joy of the great

outdoors. Check out activities

and ideas for adventures in

forests, woodlands, mountains,

by the seaside, and more. Find

inspiration to help you escape the

everyday pace, find adventure,

and go wild.

Go Wild: Find Freedom and Adventure in the Great Outdoors

By Chris Naylor (Summersdale, £16.99)

Camouflage is a graphic novel with

a difference. Autistic women and

girls are often misrepresented or

overlooked. Thanks to Dr Sarah

Bargiela, readers can gain a unique

insight into the lives and different

perspectives of these women.

Using real-life case studies and

charming illustrations, discover

what everyday life can be like

for women on the spectrum.

From understanding metaphors

and masking behaviours, to

communication, social pressures,

and managing relationships. A

fantastic, easy-to-digest book for

anyone hoping to understand

how we can create a safer, more

accommodating environment for

women on the spectrum.

Camouflage: The Hidden Lives of Autistic Women

By Dr Sarah Bargiela (Jessica Kingsley Publishers, £12.99)

Delve into the world of
influencers, social media,
and obsession. How much
of ourselves should we be
sharing online? Amy, an online
influencer, has broadcast every
moment of her mother’s terminal

illness. With the Heartstream

app, her followers are able to

experience every emotion Amy

goes through. But on the day

of her mother’s funeral, Amy

discovers a stranger rigged with

explosives in her kitchen...

Heartstream
By Tom Pollock (Walker Books, £7.99)

August 2019 • happiful.com • 67

GETTING BACK TO NATURE

LEARNING ABOUT DIFFERENT PERSPECTIVES

FANS OF BLACK MIRROR