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Throughout the pages of this book you will get to know Temple Grandin like you've never seen her before. Temple shares stories about herself that she's never told anyone until now. She's a human dynamo, and a tough act to follow. Does she focus on the fact that she has autism? Hardly! She has truly broken all the barriers on that aspect, and getting to know her should inspire everyone on the autism spectrum not to focus on their autism, but instead to focus on setting new goals for themselves, and following their true passions and dreams. By the time you're finishing up the last page, you will feel like Temple is your friend, too. As you learn about Temple as a person, you'll be shocked, surprised, delighted, and inspired. Her many facets reach far beyond what anyone has ever seen.
About the Author
Temple Grandin is one of the world's most accomplished and well known adults with autism. She has a PhD in animal science from the University of Illinois and is a professor at Colorado State University. She is the author of six books, including the national bestsellers Thinking in Pictures and Animals in Translation. Dr. Grandin is a past member of the board of directors of the Autism Society of America. She lectures to parents and teachers throughout the U.S. on her experiences with autism, and her work has been covered in the New York Times, People, National Public Radio, and 20/20. Most recently she was named one of Time Magazine's 100 most influential people of the year. The HBO movie based on her life, starring Claire Danes, received seven Emmy Awards.
