Up All Night: An Aspie’s Memoir of Chasing Girls in Quicksand is a sharp, funny, and deeply honest look at life through the eyes of someone growing up with undiagnosed Asperger’s syndrome. Long before the diagnosis existed, Rich Trout was already living its reality—struggling to understand social rules, battling isolation, and chasing love in a world that often felt confusing and unfair.

This memoir blends laugh-out-loud moments with painful truths, exploring themes of identity, rejection, longing, and the deep human need to connect. From classroom crushes and awkward encounters to family dynamics and the journey into fatherhood, Trout’s story is both wildly entertaining and emotionally resonant.

Written with the vivid recall and emotional clarity of an Aspie’s mind, Up All Night offers readers a rare window into what it feels like to grow up misunderstood—and the strength it takes to find your place anyway.

Whether you’re on the spectrum, love someone who is, or simply appreciate an unforgettable coming-of-age story, this book will stay with you long after the last page.