Helpful Score: 3
A basically chaotic book but has some interesting bits--gives some idea of what her experience of autism is/was like. Not a strong narrative thread, but worth reading, especially if you have a strong interest in the subject. I recommend the book "Let Me Hear Your Voice" (different author) much more strongly.
as far as a human story goes, about a person's life and overcoming hardships, this is quite a book. I don't think it gives much of an insight into all autistic minds, though. the author speaks of incidents of extreme abuse in her childhood and gross neglect even as she grows older, which are, thankfully, not a universal aspect of the autistic experience.
Helpful Score: 2
a different look at autism. she writes well but lives an unusual life.
if you want the real thing read something by Temple Grandin
if you want the real thing read something by Temple Grandin
Excellent book!
If you want to try to understand the autistic mind, this book is from the first person's point of view. The author does not mince words- I loved that! She narrarates her life, from her first memory to her early thirties.
I believe she may be diagnosed as Asperger Syndrome these days. She truly expresses the desire to be accepted as she is, and lives her life as she sees fit.
If you want to try to understand the autistic mind, this book is from the first person's point of view. The author does not mince words- I loved that! She narrarates her life, from her first memory to her early thirties.
I believe she may be diagnosed as Asperger Syndrome these days. She truly expresses the desire to be accepted as she is, and lives her life as she sees fit.
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