Animals in Translation

Using the Mysteries of Autism to Decode Animal Behavior

By: Temple Grandin, Catherine Johnson

Narrated by: Andrea Gallo

Length: 14 hrs and 30 mins

Publisher's summary

Temple Grandin’s professional training as an animal scientist and her history as a person with autism have given her a perspective like that of no other expert in the field. Grandin and coauthor Catherine Johnson present their powerful theory that autistic people can often think the way animals think—putting autistic people in the perfect position to translate “animal talk.” Exploring animal pain, fear, aggression, love, friendship, communication, learning, and, even animal genius, Grandin is a faithful guide into their world. Animals in Translation reveals that animals are much smarter than anyone ever imagined, and Grandin, standing at the intersection of autism and animals, offers unparalleled observations and extraordinary ideas about both.

©2005 Temple Grandin and Catherine Johnson (P)2013 Recorded Books

will read in my classroom

I will be reading this book in my classroom through engage New York curriculum next year.

The best book about animal behavior I've ever foun

And I've read lots! A diferent point of view to understand what is going on in their minds.

great read

a neighbours dog used to test fences and one day its collar was out of batteries and he crossed the boundary at a specific spot between a bush and a tree. now years later (the owner hasnt used the shock collar in some time) when the dog wants to escape to our yard it leaves their property through the same path between the bush and the tree and never dares leave by any other route, even if another way would be a more direct path. i guess to mix proverbs; if it aint broke, dont learn a new trick?

Great book, odd narration

Another fascinating book by Ms. Grandin! But the narration is not appropriate for the content. It sounds like the target audience is a kindergarten classroom. The pace is very slow (I listened at 1.25x) and she uses overly dramatic voicing for reading what are essentially research results. This isn’t a children’s book, but it sounds like one, as narrated. On a positive note, her voice is pleasing and she reads smoothly, so I still recommend this book highly.

Very insightful and for anyone with pets or around animals

Such a great book, with lots of anecdotes, research references and actionable insight. I’m very grateful from the insights I gained from this book and has broadened my understand of animals and pets.

Great read

Opens your see to the understanding of animal all shapes and size. Great for the animal lovers.

Educational, informative, and interesting

Temple Grandin provides her unique view on the relation between autism and animals. Using published research and providing details on the behavior and cognition of humans and animals this book explains how autistic people bridge the gap between humans and animals.

Exploding scientific book

Jaw dropping book! So much valuable scientific material! But possibly because of that it is hard to listen to it for a longer period of time. Interesting new ideas which made me wonder how much we still do not know.

Knowledge gained

Never thought I could learn so much about animals from an autistic person, I'm now a better human (animal) than I ever was.

Original thinking on what makes animals (and humans) tick

Excellent insights into so many things! Temple Grandin is an amazing, original thinker, and This is one of my favorite books ever.