| Animals in Translation: The Woman Who Thinks Like a Cow | 
 enlarge | Author: Temple Grandin
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Category: Book
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Sales Rank: 30589
Media: Paperback
Edition: New Ed
Pages: 368
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Dimensions (in): 7.7 x 5 x 1.1
ISBN: 0747566690
EAN: 9780747566694
ASIN: 0747566690
Publication Date: May 1, 2006
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 Of interest to all who are interested in animal behaviour, including human January 30, 2008
I recommended this book to an animal-loving friend, who happens to work with sex offenders as I used to, in the following terms:
"The principal author is autistic, and is highly respected in animal welfare circles for her improvements of the lot of animal-husbandry, or rather -slaughter (euphemistically called the meatpacking industry - in the US this is.)
> She is autistic and is able to compare the way autistic people think with the way animals see things, and it really is interesting, not only from the animal behaviour point of view, but in understanding autistic people. Moreover, you can't help reflecting on the behaviour of 'normal' (her word) people, and at one point I found myself of thinking of sex-offenders while she was dealing with about how animals learn who/what they should have sex with."
 Insightful and compelling on autism and animal behaviour December 26, 2007
I initially borrowed this book from someone who had only read the fist 50 pages or so and another reviewer has completely misunderstood the book by describing it as merely a manual for abattoir owners. This is specifically addressed towards the end of the book, which is about a great deal more. Arguably, however, in this regard the writer has not put her best foot forward when it comes to the organisation of content. Make sure you read deeper into the book.
Notwithstanding this, the book has a light touch and is very easy to follow and digest. There are times when the flow of ideas seems a trifle simplistic or even repetitive but the virtues of this approach are apparent as the reader progresses. Temple gives it to you straight and does not beat about the bush. The reader grows in respect as the text progresses and appreciates the workmanlike compassion the author has for animals and autistic people in general.
I spent 3 months teaching an autistic man for the greater part of each day and found this to be of the greatest assistance in understanding both his savant qualities and limitations. I recommended the book to him and hope he reads it. It is clear to me that the talents of autistic people are being wasted and held in little regard. There should be a special employment agency (there is in the US) to help develop their usefulness to society and the sense of self-worth that flows from that.
Those familiar with the excellent TV program `The Dog Whisperer' will already be acquainted with the general tone of Temple's attitude towards dog handling although there are differences these are from the same stable. Temple extends our understanding to horses, cows, and pigs. As a cat lover I am sorry she didn't say much about cats specifically but her general points covered all sentient animals, I think.
Downright interesting June 8, 2007
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
Written by an autistic woman - Temple Grandin - and subtitled 'The Woman Who Thinks Like A Cow', this book is an exploration and explanation of how animals view the world and the ways in which the animal view is similar to the autistic view. What's so fascinating is how these animal and autistic views are different from those of what Temple calls 'normal people'.
You can approach the book from any number of angles and interest points. For animal lovers it's hugely informative in helping you to understand animal fears and motivators, behaviours and methods of communication. For those who'd like to know more about autism, it gives examples and stories of what it's like to live life as an autistic person. If you're interested in how we as humans operate in, and impact on, the world of other beings around us, this is a real eye-opener too.
Fascinating, informative, educational, enlightening, downright interesting. This book had me hooked from start to finish.
a must for all animal lovers May 19, 2007
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
a must read for animal lovers or any pet owner, or anyone really. this book is fantastic gives you an insight to autism and into the animal mind. i couldnt put this book down and gives you an insite into the minds of animals big and small. is bothe light hearted with story examples and has in depth descriptions. fantastic a must read wor anyone who is interested in animals or autism
Unique and fascinating December 21, 2006
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
Temple Grandin is an usual woman: she has a PhD in animal science AND she is autistic. In this fascinating book she integrates her knowledge of the animal mind with her own life to show us how animals and autistic people experience the world around them. Both animals and autistic people think in pictures instead of in words; both see every little detail of their surroundings instead of an integrated whole with the details filtered out; both animals and autistic people are incapable of having mixed emotions.
These are just a few examples of all the fascinating things Temple Grandin has to tell. Her main object is to teach us about how animals (mainly domestic ones) think and feel, but she also gives us an insight into the autistic brain and in the way it resembles the animal brain in some aspects.
I don't think you will ever feel the same way about animals and the world around you once you have finished this unique book.
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