John Elder Robison: Look Me in the Eye: My Life with Asperger's

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Amazon Reviews (5)

“I loved this book. Written by Augusten Borroughs brother, this book gives great insight into Asperger's.”

kkaattee said:

“I have a family member with Aspergers, and I felt that this novel displayed a view into an Aspergians way of thinking, responding, and adapting that not everyone can express. I felt ok with the lack of technical Asperger explinations and enjoyed reading John Elder's thoughts on why he is the way he is. It made me think twice before judging someone for strange behaviour and habits that I don't understand, because ultimately the human mind is too complex for words. I feel a sence of pride for someone who doesnt act as though they have a disability, and searches for their place on this realm.”

posted Tuesday, May 27 2008

jewels said:

“A great book. Honestly I expected a bit more about the Aspergers however, this is not a 'professional book' about Aspergers but a memoir. Not sure where Cathy is coming from with her comments, as a parent of a 7yr old with ASD I could identify with many traits that John showed. Don't forget that he did not have a formal AS diagnosis until he was in his 40's and had learnt coping skills and ways to work with the disorder, which he mentions frequently about how he learnt to communicate with people (which comes intuitively and naturally to the rest of us).”

posted Tuesday, May 27 2008

lori e said:

“I got this book because my son Joshua has Asperger's syndrome and he is dyslexic. I wanted to gain some insight from this author who is an adult with Asperger's. I got it as an audio book and started listening in the car with my son. He could identify with the author. I am excited to learn more and maybe gain more insight into my son's challenges! ”

posted Thursday, March 20 2008

cathy s said:

“i'm not sure that john elder is truly on the spectrum or a product of his environment. however, there were some insightful comments about asperger's. he continually spoke of lacking friends, but the book sighted numerous interpersonal/friend relationships throughout his life, which made me question the veracity of his lack of friends and inability to make and maintain friendships. ”

posted Friday, February 22 2008 ( | view 1 reply )