Through brain scans, psychological studies, and personal experience, Grandin uses the history of how we've come to understand autism to illustrate a fascinating view of the human brain. No matter what kind of brain you have, this book gives new insight into how we think and how to take advantage of our strengths.

A fantastic book. Temple Grandin is humble enough to listen when people thinks she's wrong. She's persistent, and won't give up when others simplify and shrug their shoulders. She has a perspective on neuro diversity that gives anyone hope who is different or who has friends or family who are different. Autism isn't a death sentence, or an excuse. You need to dig deeply, figure out your own personal strengths and weaknesses, work on learning what you need to, and play to your strengths. This book should be read by everyone who may encounter anyone on the autism spectrum. I hope more people think like Temple, and don't take vague answers and diagnoses, but who keep digging and searching and trying to find reason.

This is well worth reading- to learn more about the brain & autism. It is fascinating to learn what we now know about the brain and how we can better understand those on the spectrum and their view of the world.

Fascinating and readable. Great explanation of the nature versus nurture debate. Brilliant balance between theory and the practical and very strengths based with plenty of real life stories to illustrate her points.