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Had I known this wasn‘t the original version, I would have held out for the hardcover book. The author deemed some of the language he used in the original as making parents and teachers “uncomfortable” and watered down his writing for younger readers. Uncomfortable is a part of people‘s lives. Period.

Starting my August book just in time! So far everything is on track to me achieving my reading goal of 12 books this year. 👀

A funny yet emotional story/ autobiography about a man's life with aspergers. The unique events John goes through are interesting and I found myself relating a little. Though a little slow pacing wise, it's definitely worth a read!

Just finished this courageous and inspiring book. I highly recommend it if you know someone with Asperger‘s Syndrome, or if you have it or think you may have it. Eye-opening, uplifting, hopeful.

I absolutely loved this book. I found it inspiring toward the end.

Such a courageous and insightful memoir. Written with care and detail, the author‘s story comes to life to help the reader broaden understanding of Aspergers and how it affects the lives bound by this “way of being.” #opencanonbookclub

The first time I read this, I had never met an individual with Autism. Now, nearly 12 years later I have had the honor of teaching dozens of little ones with ASD & working with many teenagers on the Spectrum. No 2 people w/ Autism are the same, but each of them wants the same things we “typicals” do: to live a full, meaningful, happy life. April is Autism Awareness/Acceptance Month. Please check this book out and let‘s discuss! #autism #april

As a fan of his brother's books, i was glad our book club chose this book. Funny and eye opening. Ive learned a lot about Asperger's and how to pull off pranks. All in all a great read.
3 stars

Book #98 of 400. This is such a beautiful memoir. I enjoyed every minute of it and I was thoroughly thoroughly entertained the entire book, very often I was laughing. If you‘re into memoirs and autobiographies then this is a must read/listen.

Parts of this book were great and parts just dragged on. I think I was hoping for more introspection on life with Asperger's and less of an autobiography. I'd probably recommend Born on a Blue Day, The Reason I Jump, or How Can I Talk If My Lips Don't Move if you're inrerested in a more thorough look at ASD through the eyes of someone who lives w it.

#bookreview #nonfiction #autobiography #autism #autismspectrumdisorders

So I was supposed to be getting ready for work (again) and I was riveted by the beginning of this book. Hope to be able to read more soon!

I chose this book as my final pick in my search to learn more about Autism Spectrum Disorders, prompted by April being Autism awareness month. It's strengths being the narrative description & imagery used to really put you in the shoes & inside the mind of a person living w/ Aspergers. It made me think twice about what "normal" really means in context of typical life experiences and what success means for someone whose brain is wired differently.

Getting abused or beaten up or bullied is humiliating, even more so when it happens at home.

Caring—or pretending to care—about other people is a learned behavior. It's one of several kinds of empathy, I suppose.I have true empathy for my family and close friends. If I hear of something bad happening to one of them, I feel tense,or nauseous, or anxious. My neck muscles cramp. I get jumpy. That, to me, is one kind of empathy that's "real".

A lesson in logical empathy.

The fact is, from an evolutionary standpoint, people have an inbred tendency to care about and protect themselves and their immediate family. We do not naturally care about people we don't know.

People die every minute, all over the world. If we tried to feel sorry for every death, our little hearts would explode.

#eyesoncover or not #maybookflowers
From my tbr.

So I didn't actually start reading any of these throughout Autism Awareness month but I was inspired by this month to purchase these from ThriftBooks and still plan to dig into them soon! 💙

This book wasn't great for me. I just felt like it was super repetitive and by the end I was bored. I was disappointed because the beginning really grabbed my attention and I am a huge fan of Running with Scissors and Augusten Burroughs, but this just didn't do it for me. I think it is an important topic, but I just didn't like the way it was written.

Last week our 4 year old daughter was diagnosed with autism. Part of me felt shocked that we finally had an answer and part of me was relieved because it has helped me understand my amazing girl more. I started reading Love That Boy last night, which is a memoir written by a father whose teenage son was diagnosed with Asperger's and I realized I would love to read more books in the same vein. I would love suggestions from my fellow littens.

Inside the brilliance of a mind with Aspergers Syndrome. Enlightening and interesting.

That was educational, entertaining, and deeply honest. It caused me to laugh out loud, and after I started, I couldn't put it down. Makes me wonder if my ability to shut out the world, and read as quickly to be my super power? 🙄📚🐛🐦🤓 It provided some valuable insight, as I had hoped. It also told me that being different isn't a bad thing. And that it is possible to harness that difference for good. I am thankful I found it.
💙🖒😍👏 5/5

"Small talk - or any kind of talk that goes beyond a simple exchange of information - has always been a challenge for me. When I was young, I learned that people would not like it when I uttered the first thought that entered my mind when they approached. Since making that discovery, I have slowly taught myself how to succeed at a conversation - most of the time." #truestory #Litsyconfession ????

"Asperger's is not a disease. It's a way of being. There is no cure, nor is there a need for one. There is, however, a need for knowledge and adaptation on the part of Aspergian kids and their families and friends. I hope readers - especially those who are struggling to grow up or live with Asperger's - will see that the twists and turns and unconventional choices I made led to a pretty good life, and will learn from my story." #Ihopeso ??

I rad this book on the hopes of understanding my oldest grandson a bit more. My now 23 year old has been diagnosed for more than 15 years. I am pleased to say this book did help me find more understanding in this condition. I would recommend reading this story.

One of the most #MemorableMemoirs I've read in the past few years was this one about Robison's struggles to fit into a world that didn't necessarily understand him. #booktober

Fantastic memoir about growing up with undiagnosed Asperger Syndrome. #recommendsday

Note: This is Augusten Burroughs' (aka Christopher Robison) older brother.

This might be unfair, but I wanted more from this. I deeply enjoyed the sections about his childhood and how his mind responded to different situations and how logically, his actions made sense to him. However I feel like the story got lost a bit in his career and just different experiences. I understand his asperger's influenced his career choice and some of those interactions, but I wanted more of the specific details of how his mind works.

Book haul today from the #ymca yard sale. Four books for two dollars! They had others at a different table as well!

I missed the contest, but I still wanted to try spine poetry because it sounds fun! #24in48 #readathon @Litsy @Authorlinda
"Look me in the eye: RAGE.
Confusion written in the stars.
Under the harrow, in the woods--losing it.
Where futures end."

I really enjoyed this memoir. Not only does he give insight into his struggles with undiagnosed Aspergers, he also shares funny and touching stories. Being a huge fan of Augusten Burroughs, I very much enjoyed hearing some of the stories from John Elder's POV. 👍🏼😄

Almost at the end of my current audiobook (which is fantastic so far!). I have 2 credits available and not sure what to get next?! Any audiobook recommendations?? 😄

Starting this audiobook today! This has been on my to-read list for a while now, I'm excited to finally read it 👍🏼

Funny and frustrating, John Elder Robison certainly knows how to tell a compelling story. I loved how he explained the challenges he has had to overcome. A great memoir of a man having to constantly adjust to a world not designed for his success.

This month's book club read. So far so amazing! Review to come!