Autor a historik Norman M. Ledgin se věnoval kritickému psaní a aktivismu, přičemž se zaměřoval na témata míru a občanských práv. Svou kariéru spojil s novinářstvím a také s prací v oblasti bezpečnosti a neziskových organizací. Jeho literární práce odráží hluboký zájem o historii a společenské otázky. Věnoval se také hudbě a aktivně se angažoval v komunitě.
From composer Amadeus Mozart to astronomer Carl Sagan, Ledgin examines the evidence of Asperger's Syndrome in some of history's most famous men and women and shows how, despite their apparent challenges, each made an immeasurable contribution to the world. A great book to raise the self esteem of those with Asperger's.
The book presents a compelling argument that Thomas Jefferson may have had Asperger's Syndrome, drawing parallels between his behaviors and the diagnostic criteria for the condition. Author Norm Ledgin, influenced by his own experiences with his son, highlights Jefferson's social challenges, intense focus on specific interests, difficulties with nonverbal communication, emotional detachment, and rigid routines. Additionally, it explores other characteristics associated with Asperger's, offering a unique perspective on the historical figure's life and personality traits.