If you are looking for a great thematic memoir, then Temple Grandin’s [b:The Autistic Brain: Thinking Across the Spectrum|16056498|The Autistic Brain Thinking Across the Spectrum|Temple Grandin|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1355892997l/16056498._SY75_.jpg|21842377] is more than a solid pick. Essentially, Grandin relays to the reader everything she feels would be helpful for others to better understand autism, and different matters related to being on the spectrum. She explores patterns of behavior with scientific inquiry, but what makes this memoir so good is that it feels like she is an investigator delving further and further into her own mind, not just to better understand herself, but also to better understand others who are on the spectrum. Both a work of inquiry and advocacy, this is really a great read from a great mind and I highly recommend it if you are interested in any of these topics.