The Feeling's Unmutual: Growing Up With Asperger Syndrome (Undiagnosed) [Paperback]

Will Hadcroft (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: December 15, 2004

What makes the Asperger child immerse himself in such things as Doctor Who and The Incredible Hulk? In this honest and entertaining autobiographical account, Will Hadcroft links his obsessive TV series fixations to eventually being diagnosed with Asperger Syndrome. He describes drawing comfort from identifying with heroic individuals or fictional characters, and the liberating effect of an accurate diagnosis for someone who felt 'out of place' and didn't know why. This original and highly readable book offers a fresh insight into the experience of feeling 'unmutual', or misunderstood, and how this can result in bullying at school and in the workplace, escalating into social phobia, paranoia and obsessive behaviour. It amply illustrates some of the more subtle expressions of the Asperger condition and provides an accessible introduction to those new to AS.

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Review

"'Recently the phrase "Asperger Syndrome" became part of my vocabulary. It explains all the things my psychologist could not.' --- Will Hadcroft"

About the Author

Will Hadcroft has an insatiable passion for writing. He is the author of the children's adventure novel Anne Droyd and Century Lodge and has written Asperger poetry. Will lives in Manchester.

Product Details

• Paperback: 236 pages
• Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Pub; 1 edition (December 15, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1843102641
• ISBN-13: 978-1843102649
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.1 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.9 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,323,249 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

I was born in the United Kingdom in 1970. My first book was written at age 10 in an exercise book. I married Carol in 1993. In 1998 I appreared on the Channel 4 TV programme RIGHT TO REPLY to talk about the BBC series DOCTOR WHO. In 2002 I published ANNE DROYD AND CENTURY LODGE with a small press company; it reached Number One in my home town. It was republished in 2004 by Jessica Kingsley for children battling Asperger syndrome. My autobiography THE FEELING'S UNMUTUAL (endorsed by Doctor Who actor Colin Baker and author John Christopher) was also published that year. In 2006 I appeared on BBC4's MY SCIENCE-FICTION LIFE, and in 2008 published ANNE DROYD AND THE HOUSE OF SHADOWS. I'm now working on Anne Droyd III and a standalone novel called THE BLUEPRINT.

Customer Reviews

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9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Folks, THIS is what it's like to be an Aspie, April 11, 2007

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Patrick Banks (Portland, Maine) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Feeling's Unmutual: Growing Up With Asperger Syndrome (Undiagnosed) (Paperback)

When I came to realize last summer that I might just have Asperger Syndrome, I was elated. I finally at least had an idea of why I was so ... peculiar. I also wanted Answers, so I embarked upon a quest to learn more about this mysterious syndrome. I've read some good books on the subject over the past several months but the only one to really capture the escence of what it actually _feels_ like to be an Aspie is Hadcroft's. If you have a loved one with Aspergers, or if you are an Aspie yourself, read this book. Hadcroft's experiences as an adolescent were painfully familiar, as were his woe's in the adult world. Then there are the fantasy worlds he retreated into. Man, I know all about those. True, we differ in many specifics, especially religion. (He's a Jehovah's Witness, I'm a staunch athiest). Big picture wise, though, we are much the same. Thanks to his Aspergers, Hadcroft has a unique outlook on life, as do I. He's had his struggles but now he seems to be finding his way in life. That gives me confort as I try to do the same for myself. This book is a window - a window into the minds of folks like Will Hadcroft, myself, and millions of Aspies the world over.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Personal experience, October 22, 2010

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Alvin Campbell (Fort Smith, AR USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Feeling's Unmutual: Growing Up With Asperger Syndrome (Undiagnosed) (Paperback)

I appreciate the author's courage and honesty
while sharing his personal conflicts. They were
very insightful. Though I respect his religious
views, I felt a little overwhemed by the extra
information concerning his faith. Apart from that
he should be congratulated for his accomplishments.