Love Anthony is a heartwarming book with an accurate portrayal of autism. The book's main character is grieving the loss of her autistic son, who meets a woman who recently found out her husband had an affair. The friendship that results helps her make sense of his life and understand his thoughts.
The book is written by Lisa Genova, a neuroscientist who has moved to the literary world, bringing with her a wealth of knowledge about the way the brain works. But instead of sounding purely scientific, the book is well-written. The portrayal of autism may be spot on for some, and not for others - every person with autism is different, and the way autism manifests itself in differently people is different - but it is a good eye-opening insight for people who may not have experience with autism. It can also be a great read for someone who does have a child with autism, because in the character's journey, they may be able to understand their own as well.
Disclosure: I received a complimentary copy of the book to facilitate this review.
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