Book overview
Alfie Thompson's brain has two speeds: "Sound Barrier" and "Damp Blanket."
On a "Fast Brain" day, Alfie is a whirlwind of creative genius. He's the kind of man who decides to invent a new sport at 5:00 AM, tries to dry his son's PE shorts with a hairdryer (with disastrous results), and convinces his judgmental neighbor that wearing one slipper is an elite Swiss fitness trend.
But when the "Fog" rolls in, the world becomes a heavy, grey place where choosing a yoghurt in the Bolton Tesco feels like a Herculean task.
Between navigating a high-pressure job in "Human Logistics," surviving the passive-aggressive scrutiny of his mother-in-law, Val, and trying to be the superhero his seven-year-old son believes him to be, Alfie is just trying to stay level.
With the help of a patient wife, a community of "Wobbly Cogs," and a gallon of North West tea, Alfie is about to learn that you don't have to be a perfectly oiled machine to keep the world turning. Sometimes, it's the dents and the wobbles that make the journey worth taking.
A heartwarming, hilarious, and deeply honest look at life, family, and the beautiful chaos of a "variable" mind.
