Questions About Look Me in the Eye

by John Elder Robison (Goodreads Author)

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Answered Questions (4)

I don't have a question but sounds like a must read, along with the brothers bestselling Running with Scissors :)?

Barbara They are both amazing books to read and I read them back to back to get a jist of the brothers' parallel but very different lives.…moreThey are both amazing books to read and I read them back to back to get a jist of the brothers' parallel but very different lives.(less)

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Would those that have read this book suggest that parents of children on the Spectrum should read this? As an "Autism Family" (for lack of a better description) I find that sometimes "good books" for others are not necessarily a "good book" for our family. Thanks in advance to those of you that answer.

Sally Yes, I absolutely would recommend. I think you gain more empathy and a much better understanding of autism through his stories. Yes, his family was dy…moreYes, I absolutely would recommend. I think you gain more empathy and a much better understanding of autism through his stories. Yes, his family was dysfunctional and at the time there wasn’t much information on autism and was mistreated but I could say the same for my son to some extent. The author does a good job of describing how and why he reacted to situations. It isn’t usually obvious to the “Autism Family” at least it wasn’t for me. My son was diagnosed less than 6 months ago at the age of 16 and I found the book very helpful. (less)

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How appropriate for a 13 year old? Trying to identify good matches for her age from a list that has many choices more appropriate for older teens. It's for an online class.

Dodi It's not easy to give a straightforward answer. It includes four letter words, including the "f" word, descriptions of the band, Kiss's, antics with w…moreIt's not easy to give a straightforward answer. It includes four letter words, including the "f" word, descriptions of the band, Kiss's, antics with women (not graphic), and talks about drug use (not by the author, he is very opposed to that). The author also discusses some pranks he did....some of them are troubling, and I wouldn't want any kids I know to be influenced. That being said, it's an inspiring story of how one can work hard and rise above bad family circumstances and difficulties coping with Asperberger's and lead a meaningful, satisfying life.(less)

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Where can I find the reading level for the books I'm searching for? Or is there none? This looks like a good book I just wanted to know the age level of the book.

Joleen Hard back, according to the author, would be adult age level because of the language and some subject matter. It’s written for teen through adult. I r…moreHard back, according to the author, would be adult age level because of the language and some subject matter. It’s written for teen through adult. I read the kindle book and the language was toned down. (less)

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I just read the book. I am French and would like to ask you if there is a translation in French of "this lesson of life" for all families concerned by Asperger and for all those not really concerned by it but having the desire to try to understand. If not yet will it be considered one day? Thank you for your answer. Marianne 62 years old.

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