Be Different: Adventures of a Free-Range Aspergian with Practical Advice for Aspergians, Misfits, Families & Teachers

For many years, I lived like so many, feeling NOT NORMAL but not knowing why. Once I realized why, I began to understand more and more about myself, and just HOW I am different. I am not sure anyone except those of us who live it can fully appreciate just what the author is describing here. I would recommend this book to anyone and everyone, if only to broaden the readers' views on a world many may not even know exists. It will open your eyes to just how such a brilliant mind can be hidden inside a troubled boy. Mr. Robison is different, not just in how his brain works, but in his ability to turn his difference into such an asset.Even at my age, even I found inspiration and hope after this book. For someone 50 years younger, the potential is wonderful, if only so they can come to understand the nature of their difference and learn to not blame themselves along the way. This is the kind of book one will want to buy to share with others. Look/listen closely to Mr. Robison's description of how he saw/heard the sounds from the mega-amps, watching and understanding the sounds through all the senses, then turned that incredible insight into a musical/magical instrument. There is some depth in his perceptions at that moment that many will not recognize ... don't miss it.

Interesting read, good performance by the reader. This book has nice stories about the author's use of his Asperger manifestations into becoming a success. While I liked the stories, I was looking for more practical applications for my Aspergian, which the book was a little short on.

Probably not. I was not looking for an interesting story, I was looking for practical ideas for Aspergians, which this book did not provide

No

It incorporated a few god ideas which I'll try to apply

Yes, I would. The author is a great narrator. He is a great storyteller.

The author is my favorite character because his life experiences are not only informative but also very humorous. I laughed a lot.

The author is my favorite character.

Yes, I listened to this book in one sitting. It was very interesting and informative.

I have read both of John Elder Robison's books: Look Me In the Eye and Be Different. I hope that he will write more books.

Be Different is an honest account of John Elder Robison's view of learning he's an aspie and how he managed to excel in a world before the diagnosis was conceivable. He provides hints and guides to other aspies which has been a blessing for me as a mother of an aspie.

The best part of this audio book is the honest account of his success.

God Bless you, John Elder Robison for bringing asperger's to light and provide insight on how to "treat" these individuals.

Having a son and daughter-in-law with Asperger's, I learned a lot from this book that will be helpful for them.

I liked hearing his words in his voice, it made it seem very authentic

Encouraging my son and his wife to find what they are good at, and being patient, since it may take a while!

The wonderful reality that spectrum diagnoses may indeed be a gift (not a curse). When the gift is understood and then utilized the road may begin to look brighter than ever imagined.....

Be different and
Stop thinking you have a disease!