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How to be human an autistic man's guide to life

"A remarkable and unforgettable memoir from the first man with autism to attend Oxford on a Rhodes scholarship, revealing what life is really like inside a world constructed for neurotypical minds while celebrating the many gifts of being different"--

Main Authors: Fleming, Jory (Author), Winik, Lyric Wallwork, 1966- (Author)
Format: Books Print Book
Language: English
Published: New York : Simon & Schuster, 2021.
Edition: First Simon & Schuster hardcover edition.
Subjects:
Liggett, DJ tribute.
Fleming, Jory > Mental health.
Autism.
Autistic people > United States > Biography.
College students > United States > Biography.
Autistic people > Social aspects.
Autistic people > Life skills guides.
Autobiographies.
Summary: "A remarkable and unforgettable memoir from the first man with autism to attend Oxford on a Rhodes scholarship, revealing what life is really like inside a world constructed for neurotypical minds while celebrating the many gifts of being different"--
Physical Description: 182 pages ; 23 cm
Bibliography: Includes bibliographical references (pages 177-178).
ISBN: 9781501180507
1501180509
Author Notes: Jory Fleming recently completed an MPhil in environmental change and management at the University of Oxford as a Rhodes Scholar. Prior to this he completed a Bachelor of Science in geography and marine science at the University of South Carolina. Alongside his service dog Daisy, Jory is invested in children's education and raising awareness about disabilities. He loves the ocean and hopes to keep the planet beautiful and alive for the next generation. Jory lives with several disabilities, including autism, and enjoys speaking with others about his way of seeing the world. In his spare time, Jory is an avid bird watcher, board game enthusiast, and Scottish country dancer.

Lyric Winik is an award-winning writer and a graduate of Princeton University with a Master of Arts from Johns Hopkins University. How to Be Human is her fourteenth collaborative book.

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