Memoir, non-fiction. I read this for the non-fiction book club at my local library (August 2014). Interesting account of a man who learns he has Asperger Syndrome at age 30, and a local author for me, he lives in this area of north of Chicago. Insightful information about what the journey was/is like for him, and very funny in parts too. We all thought his wife was very patient and many thought she was a saint. I found it very helpful with trying to understand how a person with Asperber Syndrome functions and behaves in a world of "neurotypicals." To me, knowledge breeds understanding, understanding breeds patience, and I think the ideas here will help me with my interactions with others, with extending compassion to all. I highly recommend this book, it funny, informative, and a real eye-opener.
And so it goes...
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