Is He Disabled? Or Are We?

This captivating narrative by John Elder Robison ("John Elder", to his family) surprised me. I was expecting a somewhat dry but informative recounting of the author's experiences with "the system", and frustration with society's collective ignorance regarding the autism spectrum. While he did detail his life, some systemic assumptions, etc., it was a rollicking good read, filled with his quirky take on life and the adventures he's had along the way. I loved every page, and laughed a lot. Enjoyable, entertaining, and really educational. Makes one feel a bit of a clod to realize the trade-off our brains make when we're not on the spectrum.