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Temple Grandin, Ph.D., is a gifted animal scientist who has designed one third of all the livestock-handling facilities in the United States. She also lectures widely on autism because she is autistic, a woman who thinks, feels, and experiences the world in ways that are incomprehensible to the rest of us. In this unprecedented book, Grandin writes from the dual perspectives of a scientist and an autistic person. She tells us how she managed to breach the boundaries of autism to function in the outside world. What emerges is the document of an extraordinary human being, one who gracefully bridges the gulf between her condition and our own while shedding light on our common identity.
"There are innumerable astounding facets to this remarkable book...Displaying uncanny powers of observation...[Temple Grandin] charts the differences between her life and the lives of those who think in words."--Philadelphia Inquirer
"There are innumerable astounding facets to this remarkable book...Displaying uncanny powers of observation...[Temple Grandin] charts the differences between her life and the lives of those who think in words."--Philadelphia Inquirer
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28 of 28 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
A really good insight into autism. This book captures you from the beginning and you feel that you can see into the world of the writer.
She helps 'normal' peolpe to understand some of the difficulties that autistic people have in communicating and understanding the world around them.
The writer proves how being autistic need not be a barrier in achieving in life.
An interesting account for all readers.
She helps 'normal' peolpe to understand some of the difficulties that autistic people have in communicating and understanding the world around them.
The writer proves how being autistic need not be a barrier in achieving in life.
An interesting account for all readers.
19 of 19 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This is the FIRST book that I have read that has given me real insight into the mind of my autistic son. I laughed, I cried, and many times I said, "Now I get it!" Temple Grandin has given parents a true gift with the writing of this book.
15 of 15 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
The book is a fascinating story of her life as a High Functioning Autistic. It is so easy to dismiss people on the Autistic Spectrum but when you have a one time peak inside her head and realise this is an exceptionally clever woman with impressive qualifications in Animal Husbandry to her name, you realise that there is far far more to the lady than meets the eye. I was very impressed with the book - not only is it told with simplicity, dignity and humour, it somehow changes your understanding of the disorder. Well worth the read.
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This is a deeply fascinating book, providing much food for thought. This is Temple Grandin writing about Autism, drawing on her life experiences and professional knowledge. Read more
Published on 28 Jan 2006 by Suzie
What we can learn from observing cattle - seriously!
Whether or not you are familiar with Autism or Aspergers, I think it worthwhile reading Temple's earlier book first. Read more
Published on 10 Jan 2005 by Keith Appleyard
A very good inside view of autism.
This is one of the first books I read on the subject when I learned our son was autistic. It showed that people with autism CAN have a fairly 'normal' life and that your world does... Read more
Published on 3 Jun 2001
A bit one sided
This is mostly good, well rounded book. However, Dr. Grandin does make some glaring over generalizations, and often seems to assume all autistic people are like herself. Read more
Published on 12 Sep 1998
Fascinating insight into thinking
Without guile or pretentions Temple Grandin shares with the reader the workings of her mind and the life she has built. Read more
Published on 3 Jun 1997
ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS ON AUTISM EVER WRITTEN!
Anyone connected in any way with autism or Asperger's syndrome - families, professionals, teachers, people with autism and AS themselves - should read this book. Read more
Published on 4 Feb 1997
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