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Temple Grandin is an inspiration to all readers, not just the neurodivergent, and this book is no exception.

Designed to be a source of encouragement, with FACTS to back it up, to the neurodivergent child, it should also serve as encouragement for adults and as a resource for teachers and parents.

Our world is made up of all types of learners and thinkers, but only set up for the success of a few. Where do the visual thinkers fit? The non-verbal? The "disorganized"? Grandin and Koffsky show us how to be successful by examining what we are good at and how to maximize those things. She shows us other successful neurodivergent people, in addition to herself, Elon Musk, Albert Einstein, Katharine Johnson, and others.

This is one of those books that build understanding of oneself and empathy for others. Though it gets a little long--it could have wrapped up at the half-way point--it is still a must-read that I recommend for all readers of all ages.