E-raamat: Atypical Girl

'One of the citys best chroniclers of the music scene in the late 70s and 80s, the book follows Pennys relationship with the music scene from the turbulent Thatcher years into the mercurial culture of today' -- David Lloyd * Liverpool Post * 'A fabulously refreshing, candid and compelling read' * Sunday Post * 'So refreshing to read a first-hand account of Liverpool's vibrant punk and post-punk scenes from a female perspective for once, and Penny Kiley is certainly the woman for the job . . . an unpretentious document of those times and an authentic window into underground late 70s/early 80s UK pop culture' -- Vic Galloway, BBC Broadcaster, Author & Journalist 'Brian Cox may say that you cant travel back in time, but Penny Kiley does a damn good job of allowing us to experience the sweat of Liverpools punk, post punk and beyond. A satisfying book that shows you just why misfits need music to survive' -- Robin Ince  'Fabulous . . . it really captures a moment that resonates strongly with me' -- Andy McCluskey, Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark 'Penny Kiley's adventures in punk and post punk and beyond create a love letter to the narrative that has affected all our lives' -- John Robb 'Penny was a part of the furniture at Eric's, quietly observing, reporting and reviewing. If anyone can paint a true picture of those glorious days she can' -- Will Sergeant, Echo & The Bunnymen '99% of memoirs are scattered with lies. File Atypical Girl in the remaining 1%' -- Bill Drummond, Co-Founder of the KLF, Writer and Musician 'I love this book. I enjoyed every word, found many things that related directly to me and found it spoke to exactly my views on what punk means. Its also an incredible document of Liverpool' -- Rachel Talalay, Director of Tank Girl and Doctor Who 'A refreshingly feminine take on punk and the tribulations of growing up during an era that was psychologically and culturally disruptive . . . candour and a great deal of wit loaded with charm * Louder Than War * 'A brutally honest journey through punk by a writer with a distinctive voice' -- Stuart Cosgrove 'Penny Kiley charts the ins and outs of life as a rock writer in the 1980s and beyond in an engrossing, personal and vivid memoir' -- David Quantick 'Atypical Girl looks back to a thrilling musical moment as well as trying to make sense of her own late-diagnosed autism... Written in the crisp, lively prose that befits a winner of a Plain English Campaign award, the book is a reminder of the hard work involved in sustaining a career in freelance journalism' * The Journalist * 'Spent the last few days reading Penny Kiley's memoir Atypical Girl. It's about punk, post-punk & Liverpool. But it's also about quietness, grief & a sense of frustration (sometimes turned inwards). I liked it a lot'   -- Teddy Jamieson * The Herald * 'Penny Kiley's Atypical Girl is a brilliant deep dive into her fascinating life. Punk, post-punk, the Erics years, the Liverpool music scene, the search for identity and how music forms us, changes us and helps us to make some kind of sense of the world. Its a brilliant read' -- Jeff Young, author and playwright '[ The] memoir charts her coming of age during a period of political and cultural upheaval, and her evolving relationship with music and identity into midlife... Kiley's book also reflects on the challenges of navigating life as an undiagnosed autistic woman in a world shaped by punks defiant spirit' * Oxford Mail * 'An engaging memoir that centres upon [ Kiley's] observations of one of the most vibrant music scenes and how in living a life that has not followed a predictable pattern, she has remained resolutely punk' -- Andrew Neal * Silent Radio * 'A neurodivergent memoir of coming of age in the punk era, full of musical passion' -- Katharine May * The Clearing * 'Heartfelt, reflective and impeccably written... Kiley offers a fascinating look at breaking into the music press from an unconventional angle while quietly revealing the hidden mechanisms of music journalism, especially in the pre-internet era' -- Grant MacPhee 'Paints a picture of the punk scene and beyond in Liverpool during the 70s, 80s and 90s which was illuminating' -- Sam Fraser * The Executive Youth Club *