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Not Even Wrong: A Father's Journey into the Lost History of Autism
 
 

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~ Paul Collins (Author) "A collapsible steamer basket, opened to its full circumference, resembles a giant perforated metal flower-like something the Iron Giant might wear in his lapel..." (more)
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"Collins elucidates, with great compassion, what it means to be 'normal' and what it means to be human." (Los Angeles Times )

"Brilliant." (Vanity Fair )

"Striking…Brave man, brave book." (Washington Post )

"A genre-bending spellbinder." (Newsday )

"This is a smart, compassionate study of autists-'the ultimate square pegs'-and how they see the world..." (Publishers Weekly )

“[A] fascinating portrait of his son. (Entertainment Weekly )

“A thoroughly touching and engaging look at autism through the ages, told from the perspective of a loving father.” (Booklist )

“Exceptionally well written and a joy to read.” (Library Journal )

“Collins paints a vivid picture of parenting, and provides a fascinating history of the disorder.” (Psychology Today )


Product Description

In Not Even Wrong, Paul Collins melds a memoir of his son’s autism with a journey into this realm of permanent outsiders. Examining forgotten geniuses and obscure medical archives, and beginning to see why he himself has spent a lifetime researching talented eccentrics, Collins shows how these stories are relevant and even necessary to shed light on autism.

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  • Paperback: 256 pages
  • Publisher: Bloomsbury USA (March 24, 2005)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1582344787
  • ISBN-13: 978-1582344782
  • Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 5.5 x 0.8 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #340,465 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Simply Splendid!, April 27, 2006
By Sharon Afzal "mawm2three" (North Carolina, USA) - See all my reviews
Paul Collins has crafted a brilliant novel that is inspiring without being unrealistic. He cleverly interweaves his experiences with being a father of a child who is autistic, the history of the study of autism, and added in some biographies of people who are "suspected" autists.

I wasn't sure about this book when I bought it. I have read many books on ASD, some have too much scientific data for me to actually get into the spirit of the message. This is not one of those books! It is extremely user friendly and does not contain so much information in such a short format that you can't relate.

I highly recommend this book for anyone who is dealing with ASD, interested in the study of ASD, or is looking for answers. A fantastic read! Thank you Mr. Collins!

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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars "It's not a tragedy, it's not a sad story, it's not the movie of the week. It's my family." too., June 8, 2006
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My son has ASD and I've got all the books they tell you to buy to find out more about Autism-- this one should be added to the list! Initially I bought this book as a gift for my husband for Father's Day, I read the first page and was hooked. When he saw what I was reading I said, Happy Father's Day and went back to the page. Not Even Wrong has securely found itself added to my list of all time favorite books. Thank you, Mr Collins, for such a great book that everyone should read and all ASD families will treasure.
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Must Read for Anyone Interested in Autism, September 30, 2007
I loved this book. It was uplifting, informative and interesting. I especially appreciated the love that permeated throughout this book. You can feel it between Paul, his wife and (autistic) son.

So many books about autism focus on "fixing" what's wrong with the autist. On page 225 of the paperback version of "Not Even Wrong", Paul writes, "Autists are the ultimate square pegs, and the problem with pounding a square peg in a round hole is not that the hammering is hard work. It's that you are destroying the peg." I couldn't agree more. As the mother of an 11 year old autistic boy, I love who he is.

Paul Collins weaves his experiences with his son and his findings from his research trips into a beautiful, informative memoir with an extensive resource section in the back.

Purchase two copies of this book. You'll want one to pass along and one to keep.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Beautifully written, Easy read
A friend suggested this to me as the first book about autism we should read. Our 2-year old is in the process of being evaluated for autism. This was a perfect book for us. Read more
Published 11 months ago by tabitha omelay

5.0 out of 5 stars I love this book!
This is my favorite book on autism, period. I adore it.

I am a 30-year-old mom with Asperger Syndrome, my 11-year-old daughter has Autism. Read more
Published 19 months ago by Jennifer Dooley

5.0 out of 5 stars This should be the first autism book you read!
This is the latest book I have read on Autism. I wish it was the first. It tracks parents as they first learn of their son's diagnosis at around 2 years old. Read more
Published 19 months ago by Loli

5.0 out of 5 stars Opened my mind, opened my heart and made sense of many people I've known.
I have just finished Not Even Wrong and am in that stunned place of being so moved and so enlightened that I will need time to process it all. This is an amazing book. Read more
Published on October 6, 2007 by Carol E. Anderson

5.0 out of 5 stars thank you!
I cannot thank the author enough for writing this book. It is the first book on Autism that I have been able to relate to. Read more
Published on May 20, 2007 by Shoshana R. Handel

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