When André Marshall’s father called him a “funny boy,” he never imagined how prophetic those words would become. From a shy, artistic kid growing up in 1970s New Zealand to a tradesman, designer, and Apple technician in Australia, André’s journey has been one of constant reinvention — and quiet rebellion against a world that often misunderstood him.
But beneath the humour, creativity, and drive lay decades of exhaustion, confusion, and a body that kept breaking down without explanation. Oh What a Funny Boy is an unflinching memoir of life lived with undiagnosed ADHD, autism, and chronic illness — and the slow, painful process of piecing together the truth.
This is a story of resilience, love, and rediscovery — told with raw honesty and flashes of dry wit. It’s about the courage to unmask, to rest, and to finally see yourself clearly after a lifetime of being told you were “just different.”
For anyone who has ever felt unseen, misunderstood, or out of sync with the world — this book is for you.
