Synopses & Reviews
When Temple Grandin was born, her parents knew that she was different. Years later she was diagnosed with autism.
While Temples doctor recommended a hospital, her mother believed in her. Temple went to school instead.
Today, Dr. Temple Grandin is a scientist and professor of animal science at Colorado State University. Her world-changing career revolutionized the livestock industry. As an advocate for autism, Temple uses her experience as an example of the unique contributions that autistic people can make.
This compelling biography complete with Temples personal photos takes us inside her extraordinary mind and opens the door to a broader understanding of autism.
Review
-NYPL 100 Titles for Reading & Sharing, 2012
"A well written, admiring and thought-provoking portrait."--Kirkus
"Montgomery's book not only tells the powerful story of one amazing woman's life journey, but also has potential to help readers understand autistic people and animals."--Horn Book
"It isn't easy to describe how the mind of someone with autism works, but Montgomery's biography effectively breaks the disorder down for a younger audience while introducing the extraordinary life of activist Temple Grandin."--Booklist
"Lively, well-worded narrative...For librarians who struggle to find well-written biographies of women, this is a must-buy."--School Library Journal, starred review
Synopsis
An authorized biography about Temple Grandin's life with autism and her groundbreaking work as a scientist, and designer of cruelty-free livestock facilities, by Sibert Medalist, Sy Montgomery. Includes photographs, many from Temple's personal collection.
About the Author
SY MONTGOMERY is an author, naturalist, newspaper columnist, scriptwriter, and radio commentator who writes award-winning books for children as well as adults. She lives in Hancock, New Hampshire. Visit her website at symontgomery.com.
SY MONTGOMERY and photographer Nic Bishop won the Sibert Medal in 2011 for their collaborative work on
Kakapo Rescue: Saving the World's Strangest Parrot, another Scientist in the Field title.
TEMPLE GRANDIN is one of the worlds most accomplished and well known adults with autism. She has a PhD in animal science from the University of Illinois and is a professor at Colorado State University. She is the author of four previous books, including the national bestsellers Thinking in Pictures and Animals in Translation. Dr. Grandin is a past member of the board of directors of the Autism Society of America. She lectures to parents and teachers throughout the United States on her experiences with autism. Most recently she was named one of Time magazines 100 most influential people of the year. The HBO movie based on her life, starring Claire Danes, received seven Emmy Awards.