The Journal of Best Practices
A Memoir of Marriage, Asperger Syndrome, and One Man's Quest to Be a Better Husband
$33.21
- Paperback
240 pages
- Release Date
9 October 2012
Summary
A warm and hilarious memoir by a man diagnosed with Asperger syndrome who sets out to save his relationship.
Five years after David Finch married Kristen, the love of his life, they learned that he has Asperger syndrome. The diagnosis explained David’s ever-growing list of quirks and compulsions, but it didn’t make him any easier to live with. Determined to change, David set out to understand Asperger syndrome and learn to be a better husband with an endearing zeal. His methods for im…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781439189740 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1439189749 |
| Author: | David Finch |
| Publisher: | Scribner Book Company |
| Imprint: | Scribner Book Company |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 240 |
| Release Date: | 9 October 2012 |
| Weight: | 204g |
| Dimensions: | 18mm x 140mm x 211mm |
Critics Review
“What makes the book compelling is how funny Mr. Finch is about himself. He’s great company.” –The New York Times
“In relating his story, Finch is compellingly honest, a trait that works well with his self-deprecating humor. [His] ability to put his experiences on paper will no doubt help more people-and families-understand [Asperger’s disorder]. ” –Publishers Weekly
David Finch
David Finch grew up on a farm in northern Illinois and attended the University of Miami, where he studied Music Engineering Technology. In 2008 he was diagnosed with Asperger’s syndrome. His essay, “Somewhere Inside, a Path to Empathy” appeared in The New York Times and became the basis for this book. David lives in northern Illinois with his wife Kristen and two children and is still a total nerd.
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