Liane Holliday Willey Knihy

Pretending to be Normal tells the story of a woman who, after years of self-doubt and self-denial, learned to embrace her Asperger's syndrome traits with thanksgiving and joy. Chronicling her life from her earliest memories through her life as a university lecturer, writer, wife and mother, Liane Holliday Willey shares, with insight and warmth, the daily struggles and challenges that face many of those who have Asperger's Syndrome. Pretending to be Normal invites its readers to welcome the Asperger community with open acceptance, for it makes it clear that, more often than not, they are capable, viable, interesting and kind people who simply find unique ways to exhibit those qualities. The last part of the book consists of a series of substantial appendices which provide helpful coping strategies and guidance, based on the author's own experience, for a range of situations. This positive and humane book will provide not only insight into the Asperger world which will prove invaluable for the professionals who work with people with Asperger's Syndrome, but also hope and encouragement for other people with Asperger's Syndrome, their families, and their friends.

Through personal vignettes, frank discussions and practical suggestions for dealing with everything from major to minor Aspie challenges, Liane, her husband and their three daughters bravely open their home to their readers, inviting them to look behind the curtains at their version of Aspie life.

Když se řekne Aspergerův syndrom, všichni si představí Sheldona z Teorie velkého třesku. Málokdo si uvědomí, že tahle porucha autistického spektra potká i holky. Jaké to je být jiná, jak zvládat své specifické zájmy a jak se poprat s poruchami nálad? Jak má Aspergerholka zvládnout randění, když se jí nedaří komunikovat s lidmi z okolí? Může mít děti? Jak zvládne práci? Knížka plná výpovědí dívek a žen je skvělým průvodcem, který se hodí v bludišti zvaném Aspergerův syndrom. Nenajdete v ní nic, co by nebylo prožito, co by ostatní Aspergerholky nezažily na vlastní kůži.

The author, who has Asperger's syndrome, presents practical advice on staying safe.