About this title: The animal scientist describes how she and other victims of autism perceive the world, and relates the ways in which she has been able to adapt and have a successful career.
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Edition: Expanded ed.
Binding: Trade paperback
Publisher: Vintage Books USA
Date Published: 2006
ISBN-13:9780307275653ISBN:0307275655
Description: Fine. No dust jacket as issued. (A67_5/9)Book is in good condition. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 270 p. Contains: Illustrations. Audience: General/trade. read more
Description: Brand New. Paperback. Temple Grandin is renowned designer of livestock holding equipment. Her empathy for animals led her to create systems which are humane, setting the highest standards for the industry the treatment and handling of animals. She also happens to be autistic and here is the story what it is like to live with autism. Temple is among the few people who have broken through the neurological impairments associated with autism. Throughout her life, she has developed unique coping ... read more
Description: Very good; Collectible. 2nd Vintage Books Edition (pbk 2006). 1st printing with full 10 number line. Great condition. No marks/underlines/highlights. Pages are tight. Whiteout mark inside front cover. Light yellow stain on outer edge of book. Visible shelfwear. Free deliver confirmation. Satisfaction guaranteed! read more
Binding: Softcover
Publisher: Vintage Books, NY
Date Published: 1996
ISBN-13:9780679772897ISBN:0679772898
Description: VERY GOOD Trade Paperback. Light wear, few markings, crisp & clean, square & solid, quite nice. 5.25" x 8", 222 pages. The author's greatest gift lies in her ability to understand both the worlds of non-autistics and autistics alike. Using her personal experiences as well as significant contributions from other people, she explains how baffling the world is to a person with autistism, in terms of unwritten social codes, our reliance on verbal thinking, relationships, appearances, etc. She ... read more
Edition: First edition. Illustrated. First Vintage Books Edition.
Binding: Trade paperback
Publisher: Vintage Books USA
Date Published: 1996
ISBN-13:9780679772897ISBN:0679772898
Description: Very good. No dust jacket as issued. Minor cover wear and a few small spots on outer text block. Inscribed and signed by author. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 240 p. Contains: Illustrations. Audience: General/trade. read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Vintage
Date Published: 1996
ISBN-13:9780679772897ISBN:0679772898
Description: Good. Used Condition-GOOD can be a well cared for Book that is in great condition to a Book that may show some signs of wear. GOOD Books sometimes are permanently marked; have some spine or page creases; exibit signs of aging or an ExLibrary copy. ** Sometimes grease pencil or permanent marking on cover. May contain limited notes and or highlighting. 100% Satisfaction guaranteed on all purchases. ** SHIPS FROM USA-Domestic Delivery takes 5-14 days ** read more
Description: Good. Book shows minor use. Cover and Binding have minimal wear and the pages have only minimal creases. A tradition of southern quality and service. All books guaranteed at the Atlanta Book Company. read more
Description: Good. Book shows minor use. Cover and Binding have minimal wear and the pages have only minimal creases. A tradition of southern quality and service. All books guaranteed at the Atlanta Book Company. read more
Description: Good. Book shows minor use. Cover and Binding have minimal wear and the pages have only minimal creases. A tradition of southern quality and service. All books guaranteed at the Atlanta Book Company. read more
Edition: Illustrated.
Binding: Trade paperback
Publisher: Vintage Books USA
Date Published: 1995
ISBN-13:9780679772897ISBN:0679772898
Description: Good. No dust jacket as issued. Cover has mild use/storage wear around edges and corners; dent from pp. 2-50 on upper corner. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 240 p. Contains: Illustrations. Audience: General/trade. read more
Description: Good. Used copy-Because of our high volume, we can not accurately describe each book, so we list the MINIMUM condition you can expect; most are better than the condition listed. read more
Description: Fine. 0679772898 Perfect condition. Cover is intact, with no nicks or tears. Spine has no signs of creasing. Pages are clean and are not marred by notes or folds of any kind. read more
"Good book, but I enjoyed "Animals Make Us Human" better. I was worried there would be a lot of repetition between the two books, but while there were some familiar stories they were told in a differnt context or with different details so I wasn't bored. At times I did get bored with her technical details (even though I'm a psych major and was familiar with what she was talking about) and it read like a text book, but those sections were few and far between so that on a whole to book was really enjoyable. What I enjoyed most about this book was learning more about the autistic experience and how Temple's mind works. It was very interesting and enlightening. She does a really good job at illustrating the amazing success that can result from an autistic mind and gives several famous examples."
"An insider's look at autism. In my work I am always encouraging people not to pathologize; and I love this book for many reasons, foremost among them that she is able to look at her limitations as strengths. Grandin not only gives us a roadmap to autistic thinking and behavior but gives quick biographies of many geniuses and artists who were/are very likely autistic. This is an important book for every teacher and therapist, for anyone who works with people who are or feel like they are "outsiders". Reading any of Grandin's books can help us all develop a greater level of understanding of those who don't think in a linear fashion.
Also, I absolutely love the emphasis placed on understanding animals. I find that this is a trait that is common in those who are "different", whether because of a so-called disorder like autism or because of being a "sensitive". There are in fact many similarities between the thinking and response systems of people who have head injuries, who are sensitive/psychics, or who have any number of brain anomalies. With few exceptions, our educational systems are designed to create linear thinkers who are productive members of a capitalist society. We have lost a great deal as a result."
"Temple Grandin makes some amazing connections in her book about living as an autistic person. Not only has she made the jump to give a verbal account of herself, she brings along everybody else diagnosed with various levels of autism. Her connection with animals and how they feel and think taught me concepts I've never before thought about. The idea of a slaughterhouse just always made me ill, but in her world, they become approachable and humane. I am grateful to her for her insights."
"Something about this book rubs me, as a reader, the wrong way. Perhaps it is the way that the author presents ideas or feelings that she has experienced as a person who has autism as universally the case for all autistic people that makes her sound a bit more preachy or prescriptive than I like to hear from biographies. The personal bits of story-telling in this book is really interesting and well-written, but the other suggestive portions of her writing that talk about her ideas (forcefully and matter-of-factly written) about the WAY to raise children with autism. Perhaps this is what she means when she mentions the lack of her ability to emotionally communicate, or she really believes that there are very specific ways that all autistic people should be raised. Perhaps I am just being touchy about this, but it was the impression that I got from this work."
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