Atypical : Life with Asperger's in 20 1/3 Chapters (Paperback)

from waltzmn

If society ever has a reaction against supporting people with autism, it will be because of books like this one. I say that as someone with autism myself. I know, very well, that people on the autism spectrum need support, understanding, compassion -- and friendship. I do not blame Jesse Saperste...

from Eliz12

There were aspects of this book I found fascinating. But for the most part I found it exhausting rather than insightful. The author has a good sense of humor about himself, but he takes a lot of jabs at religion and other people that I didn't appreciate. These may be coping mechanisms, which I un...

from etznab

I laughed out loud while reading parts of this book, but overall it is a serious and insightful book. I appreciate that this autobiography covers both the hardships as well as the strengths of someone with AS. I loved the part of how he dealt with Jehovah's Witness and other unexpected folks at t...

from etznab

I laughed out loud while reading parts of this book, but overall it is a serious and insightful book. I appreciate that this autobiography covers both the hardships as well as the strengths of someone with AS. I loved the part of how he dealt with Jehovah's Witness and other unexpected folks at t...