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Summary: Excellent!
Review: As someone who works with those with autism or Asperger's Syndrome, I found this book to be refreshing, candid and very helpful for adolescents and adults. Fun AND informative!
Rating:
Summary: Excellent!
Review: As someone who works with those with autism or Asperger's Syndrome, I found this book to be refreshing, candid and very helpful for adolescents and adults. Fun AND informative!
Rating:
Summary: A wonderful guide for living!
Review: Great job Jerry! This book is a wonderful insight of living life on the Autism Spectrum. Jerry tells of lots of lessons he has learned through his life for those on and off of the spectrum. The humor throughout the book just adds the "cherry on the sunday." Strongly recommended!!!
Rating:
Summary: A wonderful guide for living!
Review: Great job Jerry! This book is a wonderful insight of living life on the Autism Spectrum. Jerry tells of lots of lessons he has learned through his life for those on and off of the spectrum. The humor throughout the book just adds the "cherry on the sunday." Strongly recommended!!!
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Summary: A "must read" for everyone!
Review: It's been said that those of us on the autistic spectrum have a special sense of humor--and I will add, a special wisdom, too. In this book, Jerry combines a tremendous amount of practical advice (which he has likened to "a Chilton's Repair Manual")with an incredible and devious sense of humor, adding amazing insight all the way through. Hopefully, Jerry's with and language use will not be lost on those of you "off" the spectrum.Jerry tackles the most personal and complicated issues along with the seemingly mundane ones, such as how to take a bus. He manages to make the whole reading highly enjoyable, and provides everyone with new insight on life. Even if you have no interest in autism, this is a must read!
Rating:
Summary: A "must read" for everyone!
Review: It's been said that those of us on the autistic spectrum have a special sense of humor--and I will add, a special wisdom, too. In this book, Jerry combines a tremendous amount of practical advice (which he has likened to "a Chilton's Repair Manual")with an incredible and devious sense of humor, adding amazing insight all the way through. Hopefully, Jerry's with and language use will not be lost on those of you "off" the spectrum. Jerry tackles the most personal and complicated issues along with the seemingly mundane ones, such as how to take a bus. He manages to make the whole reading highly enjoyable, and provides everyone with new insight on life. Even if you have no interest in autism, this is a must read!
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Summary: Common sense for living
Review: Jerry's book fills in a badly needed gap in the Autism and Asperger literature. His down-home common sense descriptions and recommendations for living a fulfilling life and navigating the world hits a home run as a great resource to both our peers on the autism spectrum as well as others that are part of our community. The "glass is never full or but it's never empty" chapter is the most poignant and touching part of the book. (...)
Rating:
Summary: A must for everyone
Review: Jerry's book is a must read for everyone! His outlook on life is so honest and a tell it like it is experience. His sense of humor is on going all through the book, you can laugh with him and also feel his pain and frustration in some situations. I have been to a few of his lectures in the past, and I must say that he always receives a standing ovation. This book is another standing ovation for Jerry! Well done and very enjoyable to read. A book that is hard to put down.
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Summary: A must for everyone
Review: Jerry's book is a must read for everyone! His outlook on life is so honest and a tell it like it is experience. His sense of humor is on going all through the book, you can laugh with him and also feel his pain and frustration in some situations. I have been to a few of his lectures in the past, and I must say that he always receives a standing ovation. This book is another standing ovation for Jerry! Well done and very enjoyable to read. A book that is hard to put down.
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Summary: Worth reading, but somewhat unrealistic
Review: Newport's book is worth reading but unrealistic. He is extremely high-functioning for someone with Asperger Syndrome. Unfortunately, many folks with Asperger Syndrome have other psychiatric disorders as well (requiring medication), and the book does not address this. Also, there are many people with Asperger Syndrome that are not as high functioning and have problems that are much more severe than Newport's case. One problem with this book is that there is a section in which Newport dismisses depression as essentially making excuses for feeling depressed. Apparently Newport has not heard of major unipolar depression and does not realize how disabling that condition can be. "Aspies" can have a difficult time holding jobs as well. On the positive side, Newport does have many points that makes his book worth reading. The reader should be aware, however, that many cases of Asperger Syndrome are not like his. Newport is able to drive and hold a job, and he received a college degree. Not all "Aspies" can accomplish such feats, especially those individuals with other psychiatric disabilities.
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