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'Grandin has created a beautifully odd and fascinating picture of her life and mind, and her abiding love of animals' Elle 'A fascinating account of how her mind works in an entirely visual way' Irish Times 'Grandin's window on to the subjective experience of autism is of value to all of us who hope to gain a deeper understanding of the human mind' Washington Times 'It's hard to imagine even an intellect as towering as Sacks's coming up with perceptions as rare and completely out of left field as Grandin herself does in this mind-blowing book' Newsday
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‘A fascinating account of how her mind works in an entirely visual way’
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46 of 48 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This is a book about autism and the author's struggle for acceptance, education and fulfilment, as a world authority on the humane handling of livestock. As the title suggests, the book offers a fascinating insight into Grandin's idiosyncratic way of thinking, which is both enthralling and sometimes amusing. It might offer guidance for those attempting to manage autism and explanations as to what autism is for the curious. It explains how it affects the lives of those who are identified as autistic, from Kanner's to Asperger's. And, whether from the descriptions of the physiology of the condition or the biography, there emerges important philosophical questions about different ways of being in the world. It offers inspiration in the author's description of the way she manages her condition, and might offer others encouragement and inspiration in managing their own physiological or psychological disadvantage. Autism, it seems, covers a wide spectrum and it is very amusing, as you can't help noticing autistic traits, in the personalities of many so-called 'normal' people. It seems impossible not to conclude that the existance of autism is a precious gift for the progress and creativity of mankind, and from the perspective of an autistic person, normal society shows itself to be a very cruel and rejecting entity indeed. Grandin comes across as a very likeable and compassionate person and my admiration of her is unstinting. I am very glad that she took the trouble to write this book. I liked it very much.
29 of 31 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Having previously read Liane Holliday-Willey's "Pretending to be Normal", I bought Grandin's book when I saw it in my local bookshop. Her description of thinking in pictures has many resonances for me. I don't have AS or HFA but I do exhibit the Broad Autism Phenotype, which is enough in itself to cause some problems similar to those described by people with ASD.
Tiny things in the book were enormously helpful to me. At one point Grandin says that she finds books or films about relationships boring or confusing. In the TV documentary on her she said she would prefer to watch Wallace and Grommit. Ditto - and it was very cheering to find that I am not alone in that idiosyncrasy :-)
It's hard to convey just how helpful such biographies are to those of us who have struggled, even with the mildest manifestations of autism.
Tiny things in the book were enormously helpful to me. At one point Grandin says that she finds books or films about relationships boring or confusing. In the TV documentary on her she said she would prefer to watch Wallace and Grommit. Ditto - and it was very cheering to find that I am not alone in that idiosyncrasy :-)
It's hard to convey just how helpful such biographies are to those of us who have struggled, even with the mildest manifestations of autism.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This is a book, and a mind to learn from.
Temple Grandin's shares her world, and enables us to question our own perception and way of thinking.
Excellent, interesting and nourishing book!
Temple Grandin's shares her world, and enables us to question our own perception and way of thinking.
Excellent, interesting and nourishing book!
Most Recent Customer Reviews
A REAL INSIGHT TO HOW PCTURE THINKERS WORK
I LOVED THE WHOLE CONCEPT OF THIS BOOK AND HOW INSIGHTFUL IT WAS. BEING A TEACHER FOR MANY YEARS AND DEALING WITH AUTISTIC AND DYSLEXIC STUDENTS MEANT THAT I HAVE ALWAYS HAD AN... Read more
Published 3 months ago by janne
Autobiography About Autism and Animals
Temple Grandin grew up with Asperger's Syndrome before it was understood by anyone but a handful of researchers. Read more
Published 11 months ago by John M. Ford
Excellent
I purchased this book on the advice of a friend from the US. I work with horses all the time and thought this would be a good insight from a different perspective. Read more
Published 12 months ago by Ruth
Thinking in Pictures
A book I recommend to doctors, even so called specialists, and dieticians in the present health service who think they know about autism. THANK YOU Miss Temple Grandin!!!
Published 13 months ago by jo
very interesting
This book is fascinating and gives an insight into Temple Grandin's world. Full of useful tips and interesting stories from a truley amazing and interesting individual.
Published 14 months ago by Carolyn Mathews
The genius of thinking in pictures
This is a marvellous book by temple grandin that complements animals in translation. i recommend you read both to become totally immersed in her life and what it must be like.
Published on 17 April 2009 by Ms. AS Radcliffe
brilliant gift
i bought this book for my girlfriend and she says its a fantastic and insightful read. it was out of stock in all bokshops and had 2 be reprinted on a future unconfirmed date so i... Read more
Published on 3 Feb 2009 by S. Cooke
Fascinating...
I found this book really fascinating and I have also seen the Horizon documentary featuring Temple Grandin. Read more
Published on 30 Jan 2008 by Medusa
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