Grandin has helped us understand autism not just as a phenomenon but as a different and coherent mode of existence that otherwise confounds us The New York TimesA powerful and provocative testament to the diverse coalition of minds well need to face the mounting challenges of the twentyfirst century Steve Silberman bestselling author of NeuroTribes Do you think in pictures patterns or wordsIn a world engineered for the verbal thinker those of us with a visual brain can often be overlooked and underestimated. In this landmark book international bestselling author and activist Temple Grandin transforms our understanding of how our brains are wired differently. Bringing together cuttingedge research and her own experience as a visual thinker Grandin reveals a groundbreaking new approach to revolutionizing modern structures such as education health and media so that they equally serve people with all kinds of minds. Visual Thinking is a perspective shifting book that will open our eyes to the value of a life in picture.