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cdjdhj's review against another edition
4.0
I liked this book. It is a well-written and readable autobiography of John Elder Robinson who grew up in a highly dysfunctional family but went on to make his way in life despite not understanding that his own idiosyncrasies were due to Asperger's Syndrome. Robinson felt odd and out of place his whole life until a psychologist friend diagnosed him with Asperger's at age 40. His story is straight-forward and to the point and describes how he escaped his drug and alcohol addled parents and became successful in his own right, only to eventually make peace with his parents, his past and his Asperger's. There is some language but it is not distracting, and is very limited. I didn't expect to like this book as much as I did, but ended up reading it in just a few days. Recommended for anyone who knows or works with dysfunctional families or someone with Asperger's Syndrome.
spookbabies's review against another edition
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
5.0
While some of the terms are outdated this was an enjoyable book. You can tell that it was written by someone with not a lot of writing experience but that didn't take away from the book.
I find some reviews I read about it ironic because people feel like he talked about the things that he was creating and building with too much detail. He literally mentions only a handful of pages into the book that that is a trait of autism, of course he used the book as an opportunity to talk about things he was highly interested in.
I find some reviews I read about it ironic because people feel like he talked about the things that he was creating and building with too much detail. He literally mentions only a handful of pages into the book that that is a trait of autism, of course he used the book as an opportunity to talk about things he was highly interested in.
biolexicon's review against another edition
3.0
I'd give this book 2.5 stars if I could, I'm somewhere between liking and disliking it. There wasn't enough material relating to his condition and how someone with Asperger's reacts to situations to hold my interest, much more of the book was focused on his objective achievements. But, thinking more about it, maybe that's more telling of what it's like to have that condition and his degree of insight is extraordinary within those circumstances. I'm just not sure. I did enjoy learning his mindset behind giving names and his discovery of Aspergian voices though.
rottenwatermelon's review against another edition
funny
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
4.0
kcrouth's review
5.0
I absolutely loved this wonderful memoir of John Elder Robison's life with Asperger's syndrome. This story contains something for everyone, and i highly recommend it! It is especially interesting and inspiring to share the thoughts and feelings of Mr. Robison, and to understand a little bit more of the world as experienced by a person with autism. This is the 2nd book i've read by a person with autism, but it certainly will not be the last. I'm looking forward to reading more of Mr. Robison's books, as well as others recommended and referenced in this book. This is a wonderful story that is a delight to read. I loved this story, don't miss it!
jgraydee's review against another edition
4.0
Very insightful. I will always respond to an "autistic" person with more attention and patience because of this book. Surely, everyone of us is autistic to some degree? If we're lucky, that is.
goodem9199's review against another edition
2.0
While I find this a fascinating subject, the narrator bored me to tears. Maybe it's better in print.
emwil13's review against another edition
3.0
It was an interesting insight into Asperger's, a condition that is still fairly new. I liked that it was written by an author that actually has the condition because it makes it so much more interesting and you really get a first hand view of a person's life with Asperger's.
suvata's review against another edition
3.0
3.5 out of 5
I would have given this book a 4 (really liked it) if it weren't for all the technical-type details about sound engineering, trains, KISS, and other things I have little or no interest in. The story itself was well written and compelling. John Elder is a clever storyteller and a very interesting character. I've read 3 or books about Asperger's. Look Me in the Eye shows a very different picture of this syndrome than the other book (more complete). I'm glad I read it.
I would have given this book a 4 (really liked it) if it weren't for all the technical-type details about sound engineering, trains, KISS, and other things I have little or no interest in. The story itself was well written and compelling. John Elder is a clever storyteller and a very interesting character. I've read 3 or books about Asperger's. Look Me in the Eye shows a very different picture of this syndrome than the other book (more complete). I'm glad I read it.