Dear Dairy by Steve Goldsmith | Motivated Savages

Dear Dairy: The True Dreams of Justin Case

by Steve Goldsmith

A journal of 42 days in the life of a neurodivergent boy.

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ABOUT THE BOOK

Justin Case is twelve years old, mildly autistic, dyslexic, and wildly imaginative. His diary—sorry, dairy—is a sacred space where football stats meet spelling mantras, and surreal dreams unfold with mathematical precision. Each morning, Justin records a dream of exactly 666 words.

Each morning, he wakes a little wiser.

This coming‑of‑age diary blends neurodivergent representation with dark humor and experimental fiction. From spelling bees to cafeteria rebellions, pig‑led revolutions to alien janitors, Justin’s dreams are short surreal stories with heart. They span genres, challenge norms, and reveal a boy learning to navigate a world that doesn’t always understand him.

But Dear Dairy is more than dream diary fiction. It’s a love letter to neurodiverse teens, to the power of imagination, and to the invisible threads that bind us. Through 42 diary entries and 42 dreams, Justin’s journey unfolds with honesty, satire, and a voice you won’t forget.

This experimental novel explores:

– Neurodivergence and self-discovery
– The power of imagination as survival
– Humor as shield, sword, and secret language
– The strange, electric truths of growing up
– Perfect for fans of George Saunders, David Sedaris, and Jenny Lawson.

This voice‑driven literary fiction will make you laugh, wince, and remember the strange, electric truths of being twelve.

This is not just a coming‑of‑age story. It’s a coming‑to‑voice story.

And Justin Case has something to say.

Book Details:

• Genre: Literary Fiction
• Format: Paperback, eBook