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“I hardly know what to say about this remarkable book. . . It provides a way to understand the many kinds of sentience, human and animal, that adorn the earth.” –Elizabeth Marshall Thomas, author of The Hidden Life of Dogs

"There are innumerable astounding facets to this remarkable book. . . . Displaying uncanny powers of observation . . . [Temple Grandin] charts the differences between her life and the lives of those who think in words." –The Philadelphia Inquirer

“A uniquely fascinating view not just of autism but of animal–and human–thinking and feeling, [providing] insights that can only be called wisdom.”
–Deborah Tannen, author of You Just Don’t Understand


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“I hardly know what to say about this remarkable book. . . It provides a way to understand the many kinds of sentience, human and animal, that adorn the earth.” –Elizabeth Marshall Thomas, author of The Hidden Life of Dogs

"There are innumerable astounding facets to this remarkable book. . . . Displaying uncanny powers of observation . . . [Temple Grandin] charts the differences between her life and the lives of those who think in words." –The Philadelphia Inquirer

“A uniquely fascinating view not just of autism but of animal–and human–thinking and feeling, [providing] insights that can only be called wisdom.”
–Deborah Tannen, author of You Just Don’t Understand

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54 of 56 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Insightful and Thought-Provoking, November 5, 2006
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This book is absolutely amazing. I have 2 children with Asperger's and Temple Grandin's insight into why people with autism have certain behaviors was eye-opening. It also gave me a whole new perspective on what thought processes may effect their ability to learn abstract things and socialize with others. I would highly recommend this book to anyone. Even if you don't personally know someone with autism it can certainly give you a first-hand look at how different people think differently.
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40 of 44 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Fascinating mind, November 26, 2006
By Lynetta Anne "lynettaann" (San Francisco, CA United States) - See all my reviews
Whether you know anyone with Asperger's or not, this book will enlighten and expand your thinking about how minds work and what it means to be human. As in most areas, most people assume that other people think and perceive the same way that they do, and that this is the "only right way to do it." But when everyone thinks the same way, break-through thinking is almost impossible.

Reading this book I wondered if, without the awe-inspiring differences, we would have ever moved out of mud huts. It seems to me that the lessons stretch far beyond what it means to have Aspergers, although learning what that means is an incredible gift.

We need to treat our differences with awe, wonder and respect and recognize how people who are "differently wired" have helped to shape our world.
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34 of 37 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars An enlightening glimpse into the autistic mind, September 14, 2006
I have a 6-year-old autistic son. Though we love him tremendously, my wife and I have struggled greatly in raising him. This breakthrough book has helped us approach our interactions with him in a more effective manner. It also sheds precious insight into the autistic world for any curious or thoughtful person with an interest to know more. Thank you Temple Grandin for your remarkable achievements in life, which give us great hope for our son. And thank for giving us invaluable perspective on autism. You have blessed the lives of countless people.
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1.0 out of 5 stars Not so
It might come as a shock but Dr. Grandin doesn't have (and, in fact, never had) autism. She might suffer from mild oddities and peculiarities, anxiety, and even repetitive and... Read more
Published 1 day ago by Shrink

5.0 out of 5 stars Very helpful in understanding my son
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5.0 out of 5 stars A must have for anyone who comes in contact with autism
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5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing person, engrossing book
Temple Grandin is an incredible person, overcoming such adversity to lead such a full life. She has really made the most of her life, more of a most than many people could dream... Read more
Published 6 months ago by John K. Gould

5.0 out of 5 stars Thinking in Pictures
Thank you so much. The book came in a timely manner and was as I expected.
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5.0 out of 5 stars A new perspective
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5.0 out of 5 stars Thank You, Dr. Grandin, for letting us know our children
Thinking in Picture is the only book I have read writted by an insider of the Autistic world. I really learned from this book how my son thinks & feels. Read more
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