El autor e historiador Norman M. Ledgin se dedicó a la escritura crítica y al activismo, centrándose en temas de paz y derechos civiles. Su carrera abarcó el periodismo, el trabajo de seguridad y los esfuerzos sin fines de lucro. Las contribuciones literarias de Ledgin reflejan un profundo compromiso con la historia y los problemas sociales, explorando las complejas dinámicas sociales a través de sus escritos. También poseía una pasión por la música y se mantuvo como un miembro activo de la comunidad durante toda su vida.
From composer Amadeus Mozart to astronomer Carl Sagan, Ledgin examines the evidence of Asperger's Syndrome in some of history's most famous men and women and shows how, despite their apparent challenges, each made an immeasurable contribution to the world. A great book to raise the self esteem of those with Asperger's.
The book presents a compelling argument that Thomas Jefferson may have had Asperger's Syndrome, drawing parallels between his behaviors and the diagnostic criteria for the condition. Author Norm Ledgin, influenced by his own experiences with his son, highlights Jefferson's social challenges, intense focus on specific interests, difficulties with nonverbal communication, emotional detachment, and rigid routines. Additionally, it explores other characteristics associated with Asperger's, offering a unique perspective on the historical figure's life and personality traits.