A candid view of a fascinating life.

Temple Grandin is the most famous person with autism in the world. Whether you know her from the HBO film Temple Grandin, her decades of work in the meat and cattle industry, or her unmatched contribution to the autism world, surely you know a thing or two about Temple. Well, prepare to meet a whole new side of her! Temple’s close friend and author, Anita Lesko, conducts personal and unique interviews that include chapters such as:

Filming of the HBO Movie Temple Grandin
Crazy Funny Stuff & Childhood Memories
Thrilling Events in Temple’s Life!
Work Hard to Succeed
Temple’s Big Message
And so much more!



In these pages, witness the moments that made her laugh (and cry!), meet those closest to her, and even take a glimpse into her seventieth birthday party and her recent visit to NASA! Discover Temple’s “big message” and her ideas about what makes the biggest difference for children with autism. Lesko has created a truly personal, unique look into the mind and life of Temple Grandin.

This is a story you don’t want to miss!

Foreword by: Mick Jackson