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141 reviews for:
Animals in Translation: Using the Mysteries of Autism to Decode Animal Behavior
Temple Grandin
4.02 AVERAGE
141 reviews for:
Animals in Translation: Using the Mysteries of Autism to Decode Animal Behavior
Temple Grandin
4.02 AVERAGE
This book was utterly fascinating to me. I work with autistic children, and I love animals, so I thought this book would be right up my alley. I've read Temple Grandin's other books, and I think her writing style is unique, which tends to put some people off. You just have to get used to her anecdotes and quirky humor. What she has to say about the brain in animals, typical people, and autistic people is amazing to me. I didn't know a whole lot about how an animal's brain functions, but it turns out it's fairly similar to a humans! I'll probably never look at pets the same way again! Some of the science can get a bit dry, but overall it was hard to put down!
I was very underwhelmed by this book. Its not to say that there wasn't some interesting tidbits throughout, but much of it was some pretty sweeping statements and observations, that while interesting, were woefully lacking of any sort of evidence.
And I acknowledge that some problems with the authors' writing might be a result of her autisim, but the book was terribly, awfully repetitive.
In short, an inconclusive snore.
And I acknowledge that some problems with the authors' writing might be a result of her autisim, but the book was terribly, awfully repetitive.
In short, an inconclusive snore.
This book took me a long time to read due to the holiday crazies.
Some parts I found really interesting but overall I only felt it was an okay read.
Grandin's observations were fascinating and she backs up her thoughts with references.
I want to read her other books on autism and her work with animals but after reading this one, I think I'll put them lower on my to-read list.
Some parts I found really interesting but overall I only felt it was an okay read.
Grandin's observations were fascinating and she backs up her thoughts with references.
I want to read her other books on autism and her work with animals but after reading this one, I think I'll put them lower on my to-read list.
As usual Temple delivers. I never always assumed I knew so much about animals, but Temple is forever surprising me with more information. If you have any doubts that animals are smart, feeling, wonderful creatures then you need to read her animal behavior books.
fascinating insight into the animal and human brain from a person with autism
informative
inspiring
medium-paced
Absolutely amazing book, totally blew my mind. Highly recommended.
This was the best nonfiction book I’ve ever read.
Grandin reiterated points that were important but it never felt repetitive. The information was not only useful for animal caretakers, but also deeply interesting. (Maybe that was my preexisting interest in psychology, but I still think that the information is so interesting!)
One of the criticisms I’ve seen comes from other scientific experts who are critiquing the book for dumbing things down too much and for large parts being devoted to speculation instead of hard science. Without spending too much time countering this, I’ll just say this: if you came to this book as an expert in any of the scientific fields discussed in it, expecting to learn something despite the fact that people uneducated in science can understand this book, I don’t understand how you were smart enough to earn a degree.
This is an amazing read that takes complex concepts and breaks them down into easy-to-understand sections. I would recommend this for just about anyone who interacts with animals!
Grandin reiterated points that were important but it never felt repetitive. The information was not only useful for animal caretakers, but also deeply interesting. (Maybe that was my preexisting interest in psychology, but I still think that the information is so interesting!)
One of the criticisms I’ve seen comes from other scientific experts who are critiquing the book for dumbing things down too much and for large parts being devoted to speculation instead of hard science. Without spending too much time countering this, I’ll just say this: if you came to this book as an expert in any of the scientific fields discussed in it, expecting to learn something despite the fact that people uneducated in science can understand this book, I don’t understand how you were smart enough to earn a degree.
This is an amazing read that takes complex concepts and breaks them down into easy-to-understand sections. I would recommend this for just about anyone who interacts with animals!
I found this book fascinating. You learn equally about animals, autism and the human brain. At first I got a little tired of her discussion of cows, but she soon branched into other topics. Very matter of fact writing style - not overly academic at all.
If you are interested in animals OR autism, this book is a must read.
If you are interested in animals OR autism, this book is a must read.