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Book Reviews of Nobody Nowhere

Nobody Nowhere
Author: Donna Williams
ISBN-13: 9780944993811
ISBN-10: 0944993818
Publication Date: 3/1994
Edition: Abridged
Rating:
  • Currently 5/5 Stars.
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5 stars, based on 1 rating
Publisher: Audio Literature
Book Type: Audio Cassette
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6 Book Reviews submitted by our Members...sorted by voted most helpful

bookaddict avatar reviewed Nobody Nowhere on
Helpful Score: 3
A basically chaotic book but has some interesting bits--gives some idea of what her experience of autism is/was like. Not a strong narrative thread, but worth reading, especially if you have a strong interest in the subject. I recommend the book "Let Me Hear Your Voice" (different author) much more strongly.
reviewed Nobody Nowhere on
Helpful Score: 3
as far as a human story goes, about a person's life and overcoming hardships, this is quite a book. I don't think it gives much of an insight into all autistic minds, though. the author speaks of incidents of extreme abuse in her childhood and gross neglect even as she grows older, which are, thankfully, not a universal aspect of the autistic experience.
tish avatar reviewed Nobody Nowhere on + 384 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 2
a different look at autism. she writes well but lives an unusual life.
if you want the real thing read something by Temple Grandin
reviewed Nobody Nowhere on
a very candid and moving read.
mjowest avatar reviewed Nobody Nowhere on + 236 more book reviews
Excellent book!

If you want to try to understand the autistic mind, this book is from the first person's point of view. The author does not mince words- I loved that! She narrarates her life, from her first memory to her early thirties.
I believe she may be diagnosed as Asperger Syndrome these days. She truly expresses the desire to be accepted as she is, and lives her life as she sees fit.
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