false http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1172319816m/163483.jpg 163483 5 A riveting and inspiring memoir about a couple who fell in love, fell apart, and finally overcame the pressures of fame, family, and Asperger's syndrome to build a life together.<P><P>When Jerry and Mary Newport met, the connection was instant; neither had ever felt more comfortable. A musical genius and a mathematical wonder, the two shared astronomical IQs, but they also shared something else -- they both were diagnosed with Asperger's syndrome, a form of autism that affects millions of Americans and makes social contact painfully unbearable. Finding each other after a lifetime of loneliness was a miracle. When Jerry and Mary married, they were catapulted into the limelight. They appeared on <I>60 Minutes</i> and soon were known as "superstars in the world of autism," shining examples of two people who refused to give up in the face of their mutual challenges.<P><P>But just when it appeared that their lives would enjoy a fairy-tale ending, their marriage fell apart. The Hollywood feeding frenzy was too much to handle, and they divorced. After years of heartache, soul searching, and personal growth, Jerry and Mary remarried. Today, with their union stronger than ever, they have dedicated themselves to helping countless other people with Asperger's and autism lead lives of dignity. <I>Mozart and the Whale</i> is an unforgettable love story, the incredible chronicle of their journey together -- and apart.<P><P> 157817 2006 Mozart and the Whale: An Asperger's Love Story total:87|5:19|4:30|3:28|2:8|1:2| 87 317 186 22 3 0 false true Wed Aug 12 00:00:00 -0700 2009 Mon Aug 03 12:06:36 -0700 2009 Wed Aug 12 21:59:19 -0700 2009 1
This book is not always lighthearted (see above) b...more...]]> 4 0 false false Sun Jan 25 00:00:00 -0800 2009 Mon Jan 19 11:00:20 -0800 2009 Sun Jan 25 13:13:45 -0800 2009 I was laughing AND crying within the first 30 pages. What a wild ride. I was suprised by how many things made my hair stand on end and how many things had me nodding and thinking, "Oh, yeah, that sounds familiar..."
This is the true story of an autistic couple.
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It gives a picture of what a person living with Asperger's experiences.

If you have any curiosity on this subject, it may be worth reading.]]> 5 0 false false Mon Jan 01 00:00:00 -0800 2007 Mon Sep 24 12:07:20 -0700 2007 Tue Sep 25 11:37:23 -0700 2007 5 0 false false Wed Jul 30 14:45:56 -0700 2008 Wed Jul 30 16:46:42 -0700 2008 4 0 true false Mon Jan 01 00:00:00 -0800 2007 Wed Mar 28 18:34:54 -0700 2007 Tue Dec 04 08:33:26 -0800 2007 5 0 false false Mon Sep 15 08:05:09 -0700 2008 Mon Sep 15 08:05:43 -0700 2008 0 0 false false Tue Dec 04 19:21:47 -0800 2007 Tue Dec 04 19:22:19 -0800 2007 3 0 false false Sun Apr 01 00:00:00 -0700 2007 Thu Oct 02 15:45:54 -0700 2008 Thu Oct 02 15:47:50 -0700 2008 http://www.goodreads.com/book_link/follow/8?book_id=163483