Population One: Autism, Adversity, and the Will to Succeed Perfect Paperback – August 5, 2013

Great examination of folks functioning on the Autism spectrum

Tyler McNamer has written a book that I beleive is truely inciteful. He has given us a thorough look into the world as he sees it, but I think he has also, maybe unintentionally, shown us how he also misunderstands the world as most of us see it. Like when he talks about school spirit. When I was growing up and in school, we heard of school spirit, but that was just something the teachers and cheerleaders talked about at pep rallies. I don't remember a single friend who ever thought about it or talked about it beyond that. For McNamer, school spirit is a real thing, and it is immportant to him.My eyes were opened to the mind of someone with autism and I think McNamer has written a wonderful book that I would hope many, many people will read. There are a couple of times where I think he was a little braggadocious or even arrogant, but I don't think he meant it that way. I think this was just an honest, open, description of his life and how he thinks.This is a wonderful book. Read it!

I found this a very interesting read since it is a first person narrative explaining the ideas, feelings, actions and abilities of a young man with autism. It gave me an understanding I did not have before. I think it is a great book to read for anyone who knows someone with autism. I also think it would be a good book to read with some and to discuss it while reading it, particularly parents with their autistic child. This may help both to articulate their feelings, fears, and ways to handle any problem.

I have not finished the book yet, but so far I love getting an understanding of the perspective of what it’s like to have Autism. My granddaughter has Autism, so it is helpful to read about.

I bought this book because I have an autistic grandson. The young man who wrote this book is amazing and helps me to know that my grandson who is already amazing will continue to grow and become successful as well. Thank you for sharing your story ❤️

Learned something

Have not have a chance to read it yet but the importance here is that people need to be mor aware of the spectrum and support those kids/adults who are able to let us know in their own words what is happening to them.

Tyler, this is such a well written and inspiring story. You are an Awesome individual! I am a retired Special Education Teacher and was truly moved by you story. Your integrity, inspiration, creative and motivation made me speechless! I would of been honored to have a student like you in my classroom! Keep inspiring people it's a good virtue! May you continue to live a long and happy life inspiring everyone that crosses you path!