VISUAL THINKING The Hidden Gifts of People Who Think in Pictures, Patterns, and Abstractions

Andrea Gallo delivers a graceful performance that makes this important audiobook a joy to hear. Her lithe phrasing patterns bring a softer quality to the straightforward writing, while her mature pacing and tonal quality give listeners a notable connection with the 75-year-old author's message and personal stories. Grandin draws listeners into the perceptual world of an autistic animal science engineer whose visual/spatial thinking patterns have put her at odds with language-based thinkers her entire life. Her compact research summaries and insights reveal the fascinating nuances and underappreciated strengths of spatial thinkers. This moving and personal audiobook will surely enlighten those not familiar with the prevalence and contributions of people who think like Grandin. T.W. Winner of AudioFile Earphones Award © AudioFile 2022, Portland, Maine [Published: OCTOBER 2022]