Product Description

What makes the Asperger child immerse himself in such things as Doctor Who and The Incredible Hulk? In this honest and entertaining autobiographical account, Will Hadcroft links his obsessive TV series fixations to eventually being diagnosed with Asperger Syndrome. He describes drawing comfort from identifying with heroic individuals or fictional characters, and the liberating effect of an accurate diagnosis for someone who felt 'out of place' and didn't know why. This original and highly readable book offers a fresh insight into the experience of feeling 'unmutual', or misunderstood, and how this can result in bullying at school and in the workplace, escalating into social phobia, paranoia and obsessive behaviour. It amply illustrates some of the more subtle expressions of the Asperger condition and provides an accessible introduction to those new to AS.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #483049 in Books
• Published on: 2004-09-29
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 236 pages

Review
"'Recently the phrase "Asperger Syndrome" became part of my vocabulary. It explains all the things my psychologist could not.' - Will Hadcroft"

About the Author
Will Hadcroft has an insatiable passion for writing. He is the author of the children's adventure novel Anne Droyd and Century Lodge and has written Asperger poetry. Will lives in Manchester.

Customer Reviews

A STORY OF THE HEART TO PULL AT THE STRINGS OF YOUR OWN
Will Hadcroft has laid his entire being open to scrutiny in this masterful piece of work. Private thoughts and self criticism that we all have in common but keep safely locked within our heads has been bravely set down for all to read.
I knew little of Asperger Syndrome before reading this book, and I suppose I was half expecting an educational text book before opening this pleasingly presented book. Instead, what I discovered was an easy-to-read and gripping account of one man's life as he takes us on a step-by-step guide of all his hang-ups and obsessions and recognised one hell of a lot of them within myself!
Will explains quite early on that he felt he was a mis-fit and became anxious in crowded places; feeling that he was out-of-place and totally alienated from those around him. "The Feeling's Unmutual" confirms my suspicion that the author is perhaps the bravest and most sane of us all.
A damned good read, and one of those rare books that would translate well into a modern day British movie.

Teenage angst plus
We all have difficulty dealing with some aspects of our teenage years but some have it more difficult than others. Children pick on the 'odd one out' and Will experianced this in two ways with his Aspergers and being a Jehovah's Witness. this book may not give you any useful answers but it will provide the sure knowledge that you are not alone with your problems and can endure. Ralph

Riveting
I didn't expect to enjoy this book as thoroughly as I did, being quite unacquainted with Aspergers Syndrome. But it's so well written and self-deprecating, the story of one person's struggle to survive in a world that seems to be against him, no matter how hard he tries. I defy anyone not to feel utter sympathy with the author. A brilliant read!