Discover the mind that changed the world.
Diagnosed with autism in an era of misunderstanding, Temple Grandin's mind operates purely in pictures, processing the world with a sensory intensity that caused her profound anxiety. Yet, this visual superpower—which made human society confusing—gifted her an unparalleled window into the minds of animals.
This definitive biography reveals how Grandin leveraged her unique perspective to build a vital bridge between human industry and the sensory reality of livestock. Driven by radical empathy, she didn't just design humane equipment like the curved chute; she developed the Grandin Audit, a data-driven system adopted by major global corporations like McDonald's, permanently institutionalizing animal welfare standards worldwide.
From the terror of a child overwhelmed by sound to her rise as a global icon and leading advocate for neurodiversity, Grandin's story is a testament to how specialized talent, when understood and nurtured, can unlock profound, lasting ethical change. This is the essential history of the woman who proved that the greatest solutions often come from the minds wired differently. Approx.145 pages, 28900 word count
We publiceren alleen reviews die voldoen aan de voorwaarden voor reviews. Bekijk onze voorwaarden voor reviews.