Michelle Vines

"Asperger's on the Inside" by Michelle Vines seems like a "coming out" book of an adult who finds a name for why she thinks and acts the way she does, but it is really a debut . . . of a new writer. The book starts rough, which Michelle explains is done on purpose. The format of each chapter is question and answer. Michelle is talking directly to you, the reader. The chapter order is a bit strange too but by the end, it worked. This is one of those books where you read it and then read the intro again and everything falls into place beautifully. The inclusion of the Aussie slang dictionary was a nice touch, making the book more enjoyable to read. The worst part of the book is that it ended. I wanted to know what happened next, so I hope Michelle continues to write.… (more)