I was mesmerized by this book and stayed up most of the night to finish it. It gives an accurate accounting of how it is to live as an Autistic person and how they interact with others. Ms Williams tells of her life as it includes Ian, a male friend suffering from Autism and how the learn to relate to each other and to the world they choose to livein. It also is very honest in telling how we in society label as retarded and even worse names to such individuals with this condition. Because I have had 2 grandsons who are autistic, it was especially interesting to me to see inside of such a person, as my grandsons are unable to articulate as this author does. We all are blessed that Ms Williams is able to put into words her feelings and her experiences, and hopefully all readers come away with a new awareness of how quickly we judge others without knowing all of what that person is living with and learning how to cope. I had to keep reminding myself that this was not about multiple personality disorder, as some facets of the disease of autism creates personalities needed to function in the world, similar to the mental disorder of MPD. This is where the similarity begins and ends, as they are two different diseases/illnesses.
I recommend this book highly to anyone curious, in a relationship with or just needing more information on Autism. Donna Williams is not to be missed as an author and I am looking forward to more from her. ( )