What makes the Asperger child immerse himself in such things as Doctor Who and The Incredible Hulk? In this honest and entertaining autobiographical account, Will Hadcroft links his obsessive TV series fixations to eventually being diagnosed with Asperger Syndrome. He describes drawing comfort from identifying with heroic individuals or fictional characters, and the liberating effect of an accurate diagnosis for someone who felt 'out of place' and didn't know why. This original and highly readable book offers a fresh insight into the experience of feeling 'unmutual', or misunderstood, and how this can result in bullying at school and in the workplace, escalating into social phobia, paranoia and obsessive behaviour. It amply illustrates some of the more subtle expressions of the Asperger condition and provides an accessible introduction to those new to AS.
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"'Recently the phrase "Asperger Syndrome" became part of my vocabulary. It explains all the things my psychologist could not.' - Will Hadcroft"
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Will Hadcroft has an insatiable passion for writing. He is the author of the children's adventure novel Anne Droyd and Century Lodge and has written Asperger poetry. Will lives in Manchester.
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AS SOON AS THE ALARM clock goes off I feel it, running deep, like tremors before an earthquake, waiting to spark something bigger. Read the first page
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
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Will Hadcroft has laid his entire being open to scrutiny in this masterful piece of work. Private thoughts and self criticism that we all have in common but keep safely locked within our heads has been bravely set down for all to read.
I knew little of Asperger Syndrome before reading this book, and I suppose I was half expecting an educational text book before opening this pleasingly presented book. Instead, what I discovered was an easy-to-read and gripping account of one man's life as he takes us on a step-by-step guide of all his hang-ups and obsessions and recognised one hell of a lot of them within myself!
Will explains quite early on that he felt he was a mis-fit and became anxious in crowded places; feeling that he was out-of-place and totally alienated from those around him. "The Feeling's Unmutual" confirms my suspicion that the author is perhaps the bravest and most sane of us all.
A damned good read, and one of those rare books that would translate well into a modern day British movie.
I knew little of Asperger Syndrome before reading this book, and I suppose I was half expecting an educational text book before opening this pleasingly presented book. Instead, what I discovered was an easy-to-read and gripping account of one man's life as he takes us on a step-by-step guide of all his hang-ups and obsessions and recognised one hell of a lot of them within myself!
Will explains quite early on that he felt he was a mis-fit and became anxious in crowded places; feeling that he was out-of-place and totally alienated from those around him. "The Feeling's Unmutual" confirms my suspicion that the author is perhaps the bravest and most sane of us all.
A damned good read, and one of those rare books that would translate well into a modern day British movie.
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By Karl
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A very insightful approach to Aspergers Syndrome, it's main value for me lies in the depictions of everyday activities and how Will though about them, handled them and reacted to the outcome without being aware of the cause of his 'unusual' perspective. In some ways it's like seeing the world through the eyes of an alien, in others it's scarily familiar - it's easy to see how close any of us are to such a condition.
At the same time, it's not a dry text-book style work but a very personal and moving account of one man's first 30-odd years in a very easy to read style.
At the same time, it's not a dry text-book style work but a very personal and moving account of one man's first 30-odd years in a very easy to read style.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
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I didn't expect to enjoy this book as thoroughly as I did. But it's so well written and self-deprecating, the story of one person's struggle to survive in a world that seems to be against him, no matter how hard he tries. I defy anyone not to feel utter sympathy with the author. A brilliant read!
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For everyone that has ever had to grow up!
I read this book as part of a project on Aspergic children and was completely blown away by Will Hadcroft's honesty and straight to the point style. Read more
Published on 3 May 2010 by Esmeralda
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