"A nuanced, affecting memoir that sheds light on the effects of deinstitutionalization...crisply told, with punchy lines and plenty of humor and vivid descriptions."- Kirkus Reviews

"Candi Milo's relentless knack for making you laugh through your tears comes from the same place her hysterically funny and powerfully heartfelt book checks you into, whether you're ready or not: The Milo Arms Board and Care Home. By the time you leave, you will never forget the colorfully complicated, bittersweet, but beautiful life this one-of-a-kind woman has lived." - Trey Callaway, writer/producer, "CSI: NY," "Revolution," "I Know What You Did Last Summer"

"I have been a fan of Candi Milo for as long as I can remember. She is a singer, actress, and now an author. I loved reading the story of how she became the woman she is. What a ride! Take it. You won't regret it!" - Yvette Nicole Brown, actor, "Community," "Big Shot"

"Surviving the Odd is the childhood story of beloved animation voice actress and author Candi Milo. It's a dry-eyed, truthful look at childhood expectations and the dizzying and disappointing reactions of people in the 1970s to the 'new neighbors, ' when American life was in upheaval, and a spot at The Brady Bunch dinner table was the ultimate fantasy. Candi's writing is incredibly funny, but you can also see how deeply she was affected by what she saw and experienced. A true survivor, Candi writes so that you have to laugh or else you'll cry." - Diana Burbano, playwright, actor, and teaching artist at South Coast Repertory and Breath of Fire Latina Theatre Ensemble