i got to do this one from home using skype
Thursday, November 14, 2013
Thursday, November 7, 2013
Wednesday, October 30, 2013
Thursday, October 24, 2013
Saturday, October 19, 2013
minnesota libraries ordering "life & spectrum"
MINNESOTA
Champlin Library
East Lake Library
Northeast Library
Plymouth Library
Southdale Library
Friday, October 18, 2013
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Tuesday, October 15, 2013
Wednesday, October 9, 2013
Thursday, October 3, 2013
Friday, September 13, 2013
Monday, September 2, 2013
VOYA Review excerpt
Voice of Youth Advocates Review
Meloy provides a frank, insightful look into the world of people like himself, at the high end of the autism spectrum. "This book is idiosyncratic and scattershot," he warns, "just like my brain." Short chapters address family, peer relationships, coping strategies, and managing daily life when overstimulation and delayed processing are constants. He shares his observations of the behavior of "neurotypicals" (NTs) and considers whether "aspies" (persons identified with Asperger's) would want to be among them. He advocates full disclosure to friends, associates, and especially employers to promote successful accommodation of differences. The discussions of working and living independently are particularly interesting. The author performs a valuable service in letting us see how the world looks to someone who thinks differently.
THE BOOKWORM reviews "life & spectrum"
This book is unique, honest and important. Told in accessible snippets with quirky illustrations, Meloy candidly reveals what it's like to live on the Autism Spectrum. Heartbreaking, funny and eye-opening, this book is perfect for teachers, counselors and those who work with someone on the Spectrum. Great for classroom lessons as well!
Sunday, September 1, 2013
BOOKLIST reviews "life & spectrum"
Booklist is the review journal of the American Library Association. It recommends works of fiction, nonfiction, children's books, reference books, and media to its 30,000 institutional and personal subscribers.
Booklist Editorial Review
In this must-read resource for those who live or work with individuals on the autism spectrum, Meloy reflects on growing up and living with such a condition. Neurotypicals, or NTs, will find what he writes both powerful and painful as they consider ways that they react to aspies. Yet, readers also gain insight into how aspies evaluate NTs. As an elementary-age child, Meloy wasn’t totally isolated socially, although he knew he was different. Middle school, however, hit him hard. As an adult, with his family’s support, he has been successful in getting a job, learning to drive a car, and living independently. Realizing his limitations, particularly in multitasking and stress management, he knows the kind of work situation that fits, and because he has learned to live frugally, he knows when he needs to quit a job and regroup. Pullen’s expressive pencil drawings enhance Meloy’s insights into life for both NTs and those on the spectrum. --J. B. Petty
Saturday, August 31, 2013
"life & spectrum" in article about Wind City Books
Just like many of the consumers who support them, Wind City Books makes a concerted effort to stock books by independent book publishers. “We are independent, and we want to support the independents,” Vicki said. In fact, their biggest seller this year—Life and Spectrum—is not only an independent book, but it’s also written by Casper author C.G. Meloy and illustrated by Zachary Pullen.
Life and Spectrum is a revealing look at high-functioning autism, a niche topic that’s not really on the radar for large publishers, and that’s where independent book publishers come in. They’re popular among authors who want more control over their books, or for topics that aren’t mainstream. “It’s one of the most important books about Aspergers ever written,” Vicki said. “It’s raw and it’s real, written by a man who has lived with Aspergers for 50 years.” To illustrate her point, Vicki shared a story about a local businessman who came into the store and purchased two copies of the book. He had previously purchased a copy for himself, read it, and now wanted to give these copies to his employees. “One of his employees has autism, and he wanted his other employees to better understand the disorder, and what it’s like living with it,” Vicki said. “He wanted them to know why this person does the things they do.”
Wednesday, August 28, 2013
Tuesday, August 27, 2013
email from a grandmother in texas
"My son read your book, which left him so much more enlightened about his
son Greg. His comment to me was "Greg kept jumping out at me from
almost every page and now I know I've been doing everything wrong." So
thanks for writing this wonderful book, it gives so much understanding
to parents of kids like Greg."
Friday, August 16, 2013
"life & spectrum" in stock at whistle-stop - douglas, wy
whistle-stop mercantile ~ books, espresso & deli
200 s. 3rd street, douglas, wy 82633
307-358-3663
Wednesday, May 29, 2013
Monday, May 6, 2013
5 STAR review at goodreads
http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/600081977
Carol Bushard's review
5 of 5 stars
bookshelves: special-education
"This book is written by C.G. Meloy, who was diagnosed with high functioning autism as a middle-aged adult. I loved the book and found it very interesting and easy to read. It helped me understand why people who have high functioning autism may be hard to engage in a relationship. C.G. Meloy writes with sincerity and humor."
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Saturday, May 4, 2013
multiple choice - why is this man so happy?
a) it's bath day
b) he has bieber fever
c) the prune juice worked
d) must be the shirt!
c) the prune juice worked
Wednesday, May 1, 2013
autism speaks - "life and spectrum" added to their resource library
Life & Spectrum: A Revealing Look at High-Functioning Autism and Asperger's Syndrome
by C.G. Meloy
Living Life with Autism: The World Through My Eyes
by Marc William Pulver
Redbook: A Guide to Work Incentives
Social Security Online
The Seventh Star Projects Eccentricity: A Journey Through A Mind
by Anie Knipping
Smokey: The Remarkable Life of Reclusive Inventor, Herbert Glen Irwin
by Jackie Knott
Thinking in Pictures (Expanded, Tie-in Edition): My Life with Autism (Vintage)
by Temple Grandin
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