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Temple Grandin

Thinking in Pictures: My Life With Autism

Temple GrandinNonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 1995

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Temple Grandin

Thinking in Pictures

Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 1995
Book Details
Pages

270

Format

Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction

Setting

1990s

Publication Year

1995

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

15-18 years

Lexile Level

1120L

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Super Short Summary

Thinking in Pictures: My Life with Autism by Temple Grandin is a scientific memoir in which Grandin, a Professor of Animal Science at Colorado State University, recounts her experiences as a groundbreaking cattle handler and a woman living with autism. The book explores the challenges Grandin faced, her unique abilities in visual thinking, and her advocacy for autism awareness and animal welfare, blending personal anecdotes with empirical research.

Informative

Inspirational

Contemplative

Emotional

Challenging

Reviews & Readership

4.4

18,016 ratings

79%

Loved it

17%

Mixed feelings

4%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Temple Grandin's Thinking in Pictures offers a compelling insight into the cognitive world of an individual with autism. Reviewers praise its unique perspective and informative content, emphasizing Grandin's ability to articulate her experiences vividly. However, some criticize the book for occasional repetitiveness and a somewhat clinical tone. Overall, it is lauded for its educational value and engaging narrative.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Thinking in Pictures?

Readers who appreciate Thinking in Pictures by Temple Grandin are often intrigued by neuroscience, autism, and personal growth. Similar to Oliver Sacks’ An Anthropologist on Mars, they enjoy narratives that blend scientific insight with personal memoirs, focusing on how unique minds perceive and interact with the world.

4.4

18,016 ratings

79%

Loved it

17%

Mixed feelings

4%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

270

Format

Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction

Setting

1990s

Publication Year

1995

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

15-18 years

Lexile Level

1120L

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