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Jeff
May 23, 2008
Jeff rated it: 5 of 5 stars

Read in June, 2008
recommended to Jeff by: My wife
recommends it for: anyone interested in Autism Spectrum Disorder/Asperger's Syndrome
This book was simply amazing. It was the most enjoyable book I have read in a long time. John Elder Robison, the author, is an adult with Asperger's. His experiences are inspiring, humorous, and, at times, downright scary! For a complete review of the book, check out my blog at http://musicman6724.diaryland.com
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Lara
May 28, 2008
Lara rated it: 3 of 5 stars

Read in February, 2009
recommends it for: Anyone
Robison has Aspergers. He was diagnosed at age 40, so his early life was a struggle to find a way to "fit in." I think his book is a hopeful one and I think he celebrates his differences. It could be very useful as a junior high or high school text if used to teach acceptance of others. I read the paperback edition. Robison's hardback edition contains profanity and would be less suitable for use in an educational setting. As with many first-person accounts of autism and Aspergers, I s...more
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Califmom and Kids
Jul 14, 2008
Califmom and Kids rated it: 5 of 5 stars

bookshelves: read-by-me

Jay
Aug 01, 2008
Jay rated it: 5 of 5 stars

Read in August, 2008
recommends it for: aspies, parents of quirky kids, people who want to learn about social differences

Janet Leszl
Jan 02, 2009
Janet Leszl marked it as to-read

bookshelves: to-read

Lisa Nelson
Mar 05, 2009
Lisa Nelson marked it as to-read (review of isbn 0307396185)

bookshelves: autism-research, to-read