L'auteur et historien Norman M. Ledgin s'est consacré à l'écriture critique et à l'activisme, se concentrant sur les thèmes de la paix et des droits civiques. Sa carrière a englobé le journalisme, le travail dans le domaine de la sécurité et des initiatives à but non lucratif. Les contributions littéraires de Ledgin reflètent un engagement profond envers l'histoire et les questions sociales, explorant des dynamiques sociétales complexes à travers ses écrits. Il avait également une passion pour la musique et est resté un membre actif de la communauté tout au long de sa vie.
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.