The Read
A memoir from John Elder, a boy raised in the 1960's with Asperger's. John is not diagnosed with Asperger's until he is in his 40's, throughout his childhood his odd social behaviors result in the diagnosis of 'social deviant.' John is exceedingly intelligent in anything mechanic, and recounts his (rather unbelievable) inventions spanning from exploding guitars commissioned by KISS to homemade furnaces.
The Reflections
Written with a raw honesty that endears the reader to the writer and his story, this book explains Asperger's better than any diagnostic text I have ever read. John Elder conveys through the events of his life, but also through the perspective and manner in which he writes, what it means to live his daily life with Asperger's. An insightful memoir for anyone interested in learning more about Asperger's and a enjoying a few laughs along the way.
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