false 46839 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1170343728m/46839.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1170343728s/46839.jpg Banvard's Folly and the bibliophile's delight Sixpence House, Collins is a very particular kind of historian: an archaelogist of the arcane and a lover of eccentric people and facts. Not Even Wrong turns that love to the best possible use. Part memoir, part history, it traces the lives of suspected autists both famous and obscure, from Peter the Wild Boy, a semi-feral child who became a sensation at the court of George I, to Henry Darger, the recluse and outsider artist. Collins dabbles in neurology and science history, but what emerges is nothing less than a portrait of how Morgan's mind works--as well as a respectful and fascinating account of those with autism and their contributions to our world. --Mary Park]]> 46839 2 314453 3 4 2004 Not Even Wrong: Adventures in Autism total:153|5:63|4:59|3:26|2:5|1:0| 153 639 259 37 10788 3.90 682 159 5546432 334075 46839 1582343675 9781582343679 36 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1170343728m/46839.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1170343728s/46839.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/46839.Not_Even_Wrong_Adventures_in_Autism 4.18 146 Banvard's Folly and the bibliophile's delight Sixpence House, Collins is a very particular kind of historian: an archaelogist of the arcane and a lover of eccentric people and facts. Not Even Wrong turns that love to the best possible use. Part memoir, part history, it traces the lives of suspected autists both famous and obscure, from Peter the Wild Boy, a semi-feral child who became a sensation at the court of George I, to Henry Darger, the recluse and outsider artist. Collins dabbles in neurology and science history, but what emerges is nothing less than a portrait of how Morgan's mind works--as well as a respectful and fascinating account of those with autism and their contributions to our world. --Mary Park]]> 2004 5 1 false Sun Sep 02 16:11:15 -0700 2007 Sat Jan 12 00:08:46 -0800 2008
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This is such a lovely book that I wish that you would read it so we can talk about it. Paul Collins and his wife learn that their son is autistic (probably in the Asperger's range, thou...more...]]> 73364039 1392534 46839 1582343675 9781582343679 36 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1170343728m/46839.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1170343728s/46839.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/46839.Not_Even_Wrong_Adventures_in_Autism 4.18 153 Banvard's Folly and the bibliophile's delight Sixpence House, Collins is a very particular kind of historian: an archaelogist of the arcane and a lover of eccentric people and facts. Not Even Wrong turns that love to the best possible use. Part memoir, part history, it traces the lives of suspected autists both famous and obscure, from Peter the Wild Boy, a semi-feral child who became a sensation at the court of George I, to Henry Darger, the recluse and outsider artist. Collins dabbles in neurology and science history, but what emerges is nothing less than a portrait of how Morgan's mind works--as well as a respectful and fascinating account of those with autism and their contributions to our world. --Mary Park]]> 2004 3 0 false Fri Oct 02 00:00:00 -0700 2009 Sat Oct 03 20:07:36 -0700 2009 Sat Oct 03 20:20:19 -0700 2009 Not Even Wrong is not quite the book I thought it would be when I ordered it from the library. The story of Collins' son, Morgan, diagnosed as autistic just before his third birthday, the book is also the autobiography of Collins' adjustment to his son's condition, and his attempt (along with his w...more...]]> 63917733 409772 46839 1582343675 9781582343679 36 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1170343728m/46839.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1170343728s/46839.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/46839.Not_Even_Wrong_Adventures_in_Autism 4.18 153 Banvard's Folly and the bibliophile's delight Sixpence House, Collins is a very particular kind of historian: an archaelogist of the arcane and a lover of eccentric people and facts. Not Even Wrong turns that love to the best possible use. Part memoir, part history, it traces the lives of suspected autists both famous and obscure, from Peter the Wild Boy, a semi-feral child who became a sensation at the court of George I, to Henry Darger, the recluse and outsider artist. Collins dabbles in neurology and science history, but what emerges is nothing less than a portrait of how Morgan's mind works--as well as a respectful and fascinating account of those with autism and their contributions to our world. --Mary Park]]> 2004 4 0 false Mon Jun 01 00:00:00 -0700 2009 Fri Jul 17 17:27:34 -0700 2009 Fri Jul 17 17:49:39 -0700 2009 Sixpence House, a favorite book of my friend Laura (M) who loves Paul Collins and passed this book along to me. The book goes through the process of Paul Collins receiving a diagnosis of Autism for his young son. I really appreciated the honest insight from a ...more...]]> 81557702 744103 46839 1582343675 9781582343679 36 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1170343728m/46839.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1170343728s/46839.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/46839.Not_Even_Wrong_Adventures_in_Autism 4.18 153 Banvard's Folly and the bibliophile's delight Sixpence House, Collins is a very particular kind of historian: an archaelogist of the arcane and a lover of eccentric people and facts. Not Even Wrong turns that love to the best possible use. Part memoir, part history, it traces the lives of suspected autists both famous and obscure, from Peter the Wild Boy, a semi-feral child who became a sensation at the court of George I, to Henry Darger, the recluse and outsider artist. Collins dabbles in neurology and science history, but what emerges is nothing less than a portrait of how Morgan's mind works--as well as a respectful and fascinating account of those with autism and their contributions to our world. --Mary Park]]> 2004 5 1 false Sat Dec 19 00:00:00 -0800 2009 Sun Dec 20 07:57:43 -0800 2009 Wed Dec 23 12:34:05 -0800 2009 more...]]> 31232442 107717 46839 1582343675 9781582343679 36 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1170343728m/46839.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1170343728s/46839.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/46839.Not_Even_Wrong_Adventures_in_Autism 4.18 153 Banvard's Folly and the bibliophile's delight Sixpence House, Collins is a very particular kind of historian: an archaelogist of the arcane and a lover of eccentric people and facts. Not Even Wrong turns that love to the best possible use. Part memoir, part history, it traces the lives of suspected autists both famous and obscure, from Peter the Wild Boy, a semi-feral child who became a sensation at the court of George I, to Henry Darger, the recluse and outsider artist. Collins dabbles in neurology and science history, but what emerges is nothing less than a portrait of how Morgan's mind works--as well as a respectful and fascinating account of those with autism and their contributions to our world. --Mary Park]]> 2004 5 1 true Sat Apr 07 00:00:00 -0700 2007 Tue Aug 26 10:30:21 -0700 2008 Tue Aug 26 10:31:41 -0700 2008 38188909 1571381 46839 1582343675 9781582343679 36 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1170343728m/46839.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1170343728s/46839.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/46839.Not_Even_Wrong_Adventures_in_Autism 4.18 153 Banvard's Folly and the bibliophile's delight Sixpence House, Collins is a very particular kind of historian: an archaelogist of the arcane and a lover of eccentric people and facts. Not Even Wrong turns that love to the best possible use. Part memoir, part history, it traces the lives of suspected autists both famous and obscure, from Peter the Wild Boy, a semi-feral child who became a sensation at the court of George I, to Henry Darger, the recluse and outsider artist. Collins dabbles in neurology and science history, but what emerges is nothing less than a portrait of how Morgan's mind works--as well as a respectful and fascinating account of those with autism and their contributions to our world. --Mary Park]]> 2004 4 0 false Wed Nov 19 19:35:44 -0800 2008 Wed Nov 19 19:39:26 -0800 2008 1 more...]]> 79190444 1298804 46839 1582343675 9781582343679 36 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1170343728m/46839.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1170343728s/46839.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/46839.Not_Even_Wrong_Adventures_in_Autism 4.18 153 Banvard's Folly and the bibliophile's delight Sixpence House, Collins is a very particular kind of historian: an archaelogist of the arcane and a lover of eccentric people and facts. Not Even Wrong turns that love to the best possible use. Part memoir, part history, it traces the lives of suspected autists both famous and obscure, from Peter the Wild Boy, a semi-feral child who became a sensation at the court of George I, to Henry Darger, the recluse and outsider artist. Collins dabbles in neurology and science history, but what emerges is nothing less than a portrait of how Morgan's mind works--as well as a respectful and fascinating account of those with autism and their contributions to our world. --Mary Park]]> 2004 5 0 false Sat Nov 28 06:52:28 -0800 2009 Sat Nov 28 07:30:42 -0800 2009 more...]]> 16809206 957842 46839 1582343675 9781582343679 36 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1170343728m/46839.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1170343728s/46839.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/46839.Not_Even_Wrong_Adventures_in_Autism 4.18 153 Banvard's Folly and the bibliophile's delight Sixpence House, Collins is a very particular kind of historian: an archaelogist of the arcane and a lover of eccentric people and facts. Not Even Wrong turns that love to the best possible use. Part memoir, part history, it traces the lives of suspected autists both famous and obscure, from Peter the Wild Boy, a semi-feral child who became a sensation at the court of George I, to Henry Darger, the recluse and outsider artist. Collins dabbles in neurology and science history, but what emerges is nothing less than a portrait of how Morgan's mind works--as well as a respectful and fascinating account of those with autism and their contributions to our world. --Mary Park]]> 2004 4 0 true Mon Jul 09 00:00:00 -0700 2007 Sat Mar 01 20:58:06 -0800 2008 Sat Mar 01 21:00:20 -0800 2008 more...]]> 47199771 1078037 46839 1582343675 9781582343679 36 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1170343728m/46839.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1170343728s/46839.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/46839.Not_Even_Wrong_Adventures_in_Autism 4.18 153 Banvard's Folly and the bibliophile's delight Sixpence House, Collins is a very particular kind of historian: an archaelogist of the arcane and a lover of eccentric people and facts. Not Even Wrong turns that love to the best possible use. Part memoir, part history, it traces the lives of suspected autists both famous and obscure, from Peter the Wild Boy, a semi-feral child who became a sensation at the court of George I, to Henry Darger, the recluse and outsider artist. Collins dabbles in neurology and science history, but what emerges is nothing less than a portrait of how Morgan's mind works--as well as a respectful and fascinating account of those with autism and their contributions to our world. --Mary Park]]> 2004 3 0 false Sat Jan 01 00:00:00 -0800 2005 Sun Feb 22 17:34:29 -0800 2009 Sun Feb 22 17:38:23 -0800 2009 more...]]> 35484362 540905 46839 1582343675 9781582343679 36 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1170343728m/46839.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1170343728s/46839.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/46839.Not_Even_Wrong_Adventures_in_Autism 4.18 153 Banvard's Folly and the bibliophile's delight Sixpence House, Collins is a very particular kind of historian: an archaelogist of the arcane and a lover of eccentric people and facts. Not Even Wrong turns that love to the best possible use. Part memoir, part history, it traces the lives of suspected autists both famous and obscure, from Peter the Wild Boy, a semi-feral child who became a sensation at the court of George I, to Henry Darger, the recluse and outsider artist. Collins dabbles in neurology and science history, but what emerges is nothing less than a portrait of how Morgan's mind works--as well as a respectful and fascinating account of those with autism and their contributions to our world. --Mary Park]]> 2004 5 0 false Sat Nov 01 00:00:00 -0700 2008 Thu Oct 16 13:25:01 -0700 2008 Sat Nov 01 20:49:18 -0700 2008 more...]]> 41680429 1552296 46839 1582343675 9781582343679 36 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1170343728m/46839.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1170343728s/46839.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/46839.Not_Even_Wrong_Adventures_in_Autism 4.18 153 Banvard's Folly and the bibliophile's delight Sixpence House, Collins is a very particular kind of historian: an archaelogist of the arcane and a lover of eccentric people and facts. Not Even Wrong turns that love to the best possible use. Part memoir, part history, it traces the lives of suspected autists both famous and obscure, from Peter the Wild Boy, a semi-feral child who became a sensation at the court of George I, to Henry Darger, the recluse and outsider artist. Collins dabbles in neurology and science history, but what emerges is nothing less than a portrait of how Morgan's mind works--as well as a respectful and fascinating account of those with autism and their contributions to our world. --Mary Park]]> 2004 0 0 false Fri Jan 02 21:00:03 -0800 2009 Fri Jan 02 21:00:27 -0800 2009 44073432 1947033 46839 1582343675 9781582343679 36 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1170343728m/46839.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1170343728s/46839.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/46839.Not_Even_Wrong_Adventures_in_Autism 4.18 153 Banvard's Folly and the bibliophile's delight Sixpence House, Collins is a very particular kind of historian: an archaelogist of the arcane and a lover of eccentric people and facts. Not Even Wrong turns that love to the best possible use. Part memoir, part history, it traces the lives of suspected autists both famous and obscure, from Peter the Wild Boy, a semi-feral child who became a sensation at the court of George I, to Henry Darger, the recluse and outsider artist. Collins dabbles in neurology and science history, but what emerges is nothing less than a portrait of how Morgan's mind works--as well as a respectful and fascinating account of those with autism and their contributions to our world. --Mary Park]]> 2004 5 0 false Fri Jan 23 11:32:20 -0800 2009 Fri Jan 23 11:32:44 -0800 2009 623132 21038 46839 1582343675 9781582343679 36 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1170343728m/46839.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1170343728s/46839.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/46839.Not_Even_Wrong_Adventures_in_Autism 4.18 153 Banvard's Folly and the bibliophile's delight Sixpence House, Collins is a very particular kind of historian: an archaelogist of the arcane and a lover of eccentric people and facts. Not Even Wrong turns that love to the best possible use. Part memoir, part history, it traces the lives of suspected autists both famous and obscure, from Peter the Wild Boy, a semi-feral child who became a sensation at the court of George I, to Henry Darger, the recluse and outsider artist. Collins dabbles in neurology and science history, but what emerges is nothing less than a portrait of how Morgan's mind works--as well as a respectful and fascinating account of those with autism and their contributions to our world. --Mary Park]]> 2004 4 0 false Sun Apr 01 00:00:00 -0700 2007 Sat Apr 07 16:13:27 -0700 2007 Thu Oct 25 11:11:57 -0700 2007 more...]]> 25710150 767402 46839 1582343675 9781582343679 36 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1170343728m/46839.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1170343728s/46839.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/46839.Not_Even_Wrong_Adventures_in_Autism 4.18 153 Banvard's Folly and the bibliophile's delight Sixpence House, Collins is a very particular kind of historian: an archaelogist of the arcane and a lover of eccentric people and facts. Not Even Wrong turns that love to the best possible use. Part memoir, part history, it traces the lives of suspected autists both famous and obscure, from Peter the Wild Boy, a semi-feral child who became a sensation at the court of George I, to Henry Darger, the recluse and outsider artist. Collins dabbles in neurology and science history, but what emerges is nothing less than a portrait of how Morgan's mind works--as well as a respectful and fascinating account of those with autism and their contributions to our world. --Mary Park]]> 2004 3 0 false Mon Jun 30 00:00:00 -0700 2008 Fri Jun 27 18:14:07 -0700 2008 Wed Jul 02 19:39:13 -0700 2008
This is one of the best quotes in the book to me. Probable because I can relate.

It's hard to give an objective review to a book that hits so close to home in many ways. It's a...more...]]> 13870010 125083 46839 1582343675 9781582343679 36 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1170343728m/46839.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1170343728s/46839.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/46839.Not_Even_Wrong_Adventures_in_Autism 4.18 153 Banvard's Folly and the bibliophile's delight Sixpence House, Collins is a very particular kind of historian: an archaelogist of the arcane and a lover of eccentric people and facts. Not Even Wrong turns that love to the best possible use. Part memoir, part history, it traces the lives of suspected autists both famous and obscure, from Peter the Wild Boy, a semi-feral child who became a sensation at the court of George I, to Henry Darger, the recluse and outsider artist. Collins dabbles in neurology and science history, but what emerges is nothing less than a portrait of how Morgan's mind works--as well as a respectful and fascinating account of those with autism and their contributions to our world. --Mary Park]]> 2004 4 0 false Sun Dec 01 00:00:00 -0800 1996 Mon Jan 28 16:17:36 -0800 2008 Mon Jan 28 16:22:41 -0800 2008 more...]]> 45242277 1366552 46839 1582343675 9781582343679 36 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1170343728m/46839.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1170343728s/46839.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/46839.Not_Even_Wrong_Adventures_in_Autism 4.18 153 Banvard's Folly and the bibliophile's delight Sixpence House, Collins is a very particular kind of historian: an archaelogist of the arcane and a lover of eccentric people and facts. Not Even Wrong turns that love to the best possible use. Part memoir, part history, it traces the lives of suspected autists both famous and obscure, from Peter the Wild Boy, a semi-feral child who became a sensation at the court of George I, to Henry Darger, the recluse and outsider artist. Collins dabbles in neurology and science history, but what emerges is nothing less than a portrait of how Morgan's mind works--as well as a respectful and fascinating account of those with autism and their contributions to our world. --Mary Park]]> 2004 4 0 false Sun Mar 01 00:00:00 -0800 2009 Tue Feb 03 07:25:56 -0800 2009 Thu Mar 26 09:33:36 -0700 2009 more...]]> 20387591 854261 46839 1582343675 9781582343679 36 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1170343728m/46839.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1170343728s/46839.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/46839.Not_Even_Wrong_Adventures_in_Autism 4.18 153 Banvard's Folly and the bibliophile's delight Sixpence House, Collins is a very particular kind of historian: an archaelogist of the arcane and a lover of eccentric people and facts. Not Even Wrong turns that love to the best possible use. Part memoir, part history, it traces the lives of suspected autists both famous and obscure, from Peter the Wild Boy, a semi-feral child who became a sensation at the court of George I, to Henry Darger, the recluse and outsider artist. Collins dabbles in neurology and science history, but what emerges is nothing less than a portrait of how Morgan's mind works--as well as a respectful and fascinating account of those with autism and their contributions to our world. --Mary Park]]> 2004 5 0 false Tue Apr 08 00:00:00 -0700 2008 Thu Apr 17 10:31:34 -0700 2008 Thu Apr 17 10:34:05 -0700 2008 more...]]> 20872606 235427 46839 1582343675 9781582343679 36 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1170343728m/46839.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1170343728s/46839.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/46839.Not_Even_Wrong_Adventures_in_Autism 4.18 153 Banvard's Folly and the bibliophile's delight Sixpence House, Collins is a very particular kind of historian: an archaelogist of the arcane and a lover of eccentric people and facts. Not Even Wrong turns that love to the best possible use. Part memoir, part history, it traces the lives of suspected autists both famous and obscure, from Peter the Wild Boy, a semi-feral child who became a sensation at the court of George I, to Henry Darger, the recluse and outsider artist. Collins dabbles in neurology and science history, but what emerges is nothing less than a portrait of how Morgan's mind works--as well as a respectful and fascinating account of those with autism and their contributions to our world. --Mary Park]]> 2004 4 0 false Thu Apr 24 07:21:32 -0700 2008 Mon Feb 02 20:56:23 -0800 2009
What I most enjoyed was the history of autism research and therapies that Collins wove into the story. And bonus points for the annota...more...]]> 65997158 369112 46839 1582343675 9781582343679 36 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1170343728m/46839.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1170343728s/46839.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/46839.Not_Even_Wrong_Adventures_in_Autism 4.18 153 Banvard's Folly and the bibliophile's delight Sixpence House, Collins is a very particular kind of historian: an archaelogist of the arcane and a lover of eccentric people and facts. Not Even Wrong turns that love to the best possible use. Part memoir, part history, it traces the lives of suspected autists both famous and obscure, from Peter the Wild Boy, a semi-feral child who became a sensation at the court of George I, to Henry Darger, the recluse and outsider artist. Collins dabbles in neurology and science history, but what emerges is nothing less than a portrait of how Morgan's mind works--as well as a respectful and fascinating account of those with autism and their contributions to our world. --Mary Park]]> 2004 4 0 false Tue Nov 03 00:00:00 -0800 2009 Mon Aug 03 09:06:49 -0700 2009 Tue Nov 03 19:25:18 -0800 2009 1 more...]]> 29272734 294290 46839 1582343675 9781582343679 36 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1170343728m/46839.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1170343728s/46839.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/46839.Not_Even_Wrong_Adventures_in_Autism 4.18 153 Banvard's Folly and the bibliophile's delight Sixpence House, Collins is a very particular kind of historian: an archaelogist of the arcane and a lover of eccentric people and facts. Not Even Wrong turns that love to the best possible use. Part memoir, part history, it traces the lives of suspected autists both famous and obscure, from Peter the Wild Boy, a semi-feral child who became a sensation at the court of George I, to Henry Darger, the recluse and outsider artist. Collins dabbles in neurology and science history, but what emerges is nothing less than a portrait of how Morgan's mind works--as well as a respectful and fascinating account of those with autism and their contributions to our world. --Mary Park]]> 2004 4 0 false Thu Aug 07 16:47:26 -0700 2008 Mon Aug 04 19:57:21 -0700 2008 Thu Aug 07 16:47:26 -0700 2008 more...]]> 8 http://www.goodreads.com/book_link/follow/8?book_id=46839