![]() Mature topics presented in a matter of fact manner in the natural flow of the memoir. Issues of Concern (I listened to the audiobook read by John Elder Robison. This is a good book for discussion and inspiration. Parents who are concerned with the subject matter should preview the book. I would recommend this book for any adult or young adult who is interested in learning more about Asperger’s, enjoys memoir, or who likes a good story about overcoming. I found myself rooting for him as he told of his struggles. John Elder Robison’s message of finding a way and doing your best shines though. The recounting of his various careers is amazing, considering he was a dropout who was never expected to amount to much. ![]() As a mother, I found myself both horrified and chuckling at some of his childhood dealings with his little brother. There is sense of hope as well as moments of dark humor. ![]() Many of the events he recounts are of a mature nature. ![]() The emotions his story evokes run the gamut from humorous to heartbreaking and everything in between. In Look Me In The Eye: My Life With Asperger’s, John Elder Robison recounts his childhood with a straight forward candidness and a story telling style that makes for easy reading or listening. Look Me In The Eye: My Life With Asperger’s ![]()
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