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The Seven Imperfect Rules of Elvira Carr

By: Frances Maynard
Narrated by: Erin Mallon
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Elvira Carr believes in rules. She also strongly believes in crisp schedules, clear guidelines, and taking people at face value. Not that the 27-year-old sees many people. After several unfortunate incidents, her overbearing mother keeps her at home.

But when her mother has a stroke, Elvira is suddenly on her own. To help her navigate a world that is often puzzling, she draws up seven ironclad rules. Armed with these, a notebook full of questions, and guidance from a helpful neighbor, she takes charge of herself - and realizes that something isn't quite right about the life she thought she knew.

She'll need all the courage, perseverance, and curious charm she can muster to unravel the mystery of what happened to her family and to manage her own life, her way.

Cover design by Connie Gabbert. Cover image by Tiffany L. Lausen/Red Owl Photography.

©2017 Frances Maynard (P)2017 Audible, Inc. Coming of Age European Family Life Fiction Genre Fiction Literature & Fiction Women's Fiction World Literature Heartfelt

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"The inevitable comparisons to Graeme Simsion's The Rosie Project (2013) and Julia Claiborne Johnson's Be Frank with Me (2016) are natural, but Ellie's authentic voice offers a fresh perspective on being different." (Booklist)
Charming Protagonist • Heartwarming Coming-of-age • Excellent Narration • Unique Observations • Engaging Storytelling
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This book was so different than a lot that I’ve read, but so enjoyable. Erin did a great job as Elvira too.

One I’ll recommend

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I enjoyed this story. It was sad and sweet. It was easy to listen to.

Beautiful story!

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I really enjoyed this book. I felt like a fly on the wall observing Elvira’s life and growth.

Wonderful narration

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I almost didn’t buy this book, but am so glad I did. Even though this is a story about a woman with Aspergers, I connected with the protagonist, Elvira (Ellie), as she is warm, relatable and charming. It felt like I was right along with her as she forged her path in the world. She faced obstacles with honesty, grace and intelligence. Wow! What a fantastic story. I can absolutely see a movie being made. The only thing I wish was different is that, although the narrator did well, it was read in an American accent, while the book was set in the UK. It was disconcertingly strange to read about English life, culture and all the English characters in an American accent.

Wonderful characters & engaging read

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Love the story .. nice to see other perspectives in life with a different point of view… make you more compassionate…

Sweet

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Great POV story that drew me in from the very beginning, and kept my attention the whole time. Good narrator who I have enjoyed on other books too. I would definitely recommend :)

Couldn't stop listening.

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The book was very well written from the perspective of someone with autism trying her best to make sense of the world and the people in her life. It was sometimes sad and funny but overall touching. There is also somewhat of a mystery too that was intriguing. I highly recommend this book.

Very well written!

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I enjoyed this story and learning about autism through Elvira. She is lovely. A well written story.

Enduring and educational

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Beautifully written & narrated, life-affirming book about facing life & learning to accept others & oneself with both strengths & challenges.

I didn't want it to be over

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I really enjoyed this story. It was awesome to see Elvira grow and see how you can apply her lessons in your own life.

Nice perspective

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