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 Humorous Hijinks From an Asperger's Life August 27, 2008
"Look Me in the Eye" by John Elder Robison is a compelling look at Asperger's Syndrome through the life of one who never let his condition slow him down. Robison, the brother of memoirist Augusten Burroughs, is a compelling storyteller and perhaps more interesting than his struggles and discoveries as a person living with Asperger's are his insights into his messed-up childhood, his hjinks as a young man living on his own, his sound engineering work with KISS, and his years in the corporate world. An enjoyable read. Grade: B.
 Look me in the eye, My Life with Aspergers August 24, 2008
Excellent book, good insights into what life is like for an Aspy. Reccomend for all families who are effected by this curve that life throws us.
Not what you expect August 13, 2008
This book is entertaining and well written, but it does not give the information on Asperger's that I was seeking. The author shares more about his upbringing with incompetent parents than the issues associated with having Asperger's. When reading this book it is hard to separate what trials he endured because of Asperger's and what were based on poor parenting.
Different kind of book.. July 29, 2008
Do not read this book and expect to learn all about Asperger's. It is a memoir of the author's life with it. If you are looking for an education on AS, then look to a medical text or web site. Other reviewers are complaining about that aspect, but this is not a textbook. It is an interesting memoir written from the point of view of someone whose point of view is very different and unique from the rest of the world. Other reviewers are also complaining that the book doesn't flow and the writing isn't very colorful. That is true, but it is because of the author's AS. If the editor encouraged the author to change his style then it wouldn't really be written with the outlook of someone with Asperger's Syndrome. The book is unlike most other books because there really is no overall theme, some of the writing is choppy, some parts go too much into description about minute things, but I found this to be interesting because it gave me a glimpse into the mind of someone with AS. The book is not incredibly entertaining, funny, or enthralling, but it is different. Just be prepared for something unusual when reading it. The author's life isn't incredibly out of the ordinary, but the way he sees and does things are. I enjoyed this book, but I can't say that I would read a second book by this author.
Good, but not what I expected July 28, 2008
This is a very entertaining book about a mans life. It is not a book that really talks much about Aspergers. Being the mom of a child with Aspergers Syndrome, I was hoping the book would talk a little more about how he dealt with his life having AS, but it is more just about his very eccentric life. Although it is a fun read, it wasn't what I was hoping for. If you are looking to connect with this book because you or someone you love has AS, You may be slightly dissapointed.
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