Is it smart to have a list of criteria for a potential partner or is it limiting?ġ2. Have you ever had a moment of breaking out of your routine and opening up in a significant way? Or has someone broken through your routine for you?ġ1. What are your top five romantic movies?ġ0. Don watches a number of movies to try to learn about romance, including When Harry Met Sally, The Bridges of Madison County, An Affair to Remember, and Hitch.

Do you have anyone on the Autism spectrum in your life?ĩ. What is the role of instinct versus reason when it comes to choosing a life partner?Ĩ. As Don's affection for Rosie grows, he becomes aware of his instincts overriding reason. Do you have a happiest day of your life? Or is there a special place where you are happiest?ħ.

Don says that the happiest day of his life was spent at the Museum of Natural History. What do you think of Gene and Claudia's relationship? Do you know anyone in an open marriage? Can it work?Ħ. Do you agree with Don's assessment that 'humans often fail to see what is close to them and obvious to others'? (p. Where do you fall on the spectrum between structure and chaos in life? Are you highly rigid in your routines or very relaxed?Ĥ. What have been some of your own dating nightmares?ģ. Don goes through a number of spectacularly bad dates. Do Don's Asperger's conditions help him or hinder him? Does Don's having Autism offer any advantages in his life?Ģ. The topic of Asperger's syndrome may also generate some conversation.ġ. Rosie on the other hand is a break the mold type of person and so will generate some discussion about not following the crowd and staying true to oneself. His personality disorder will get members talking about having empathy for others, what it's like to be different as well as acceptance of oneself and others. This is a lighthearted, delightful read.īook clubs will love discussing Don. As you follow along on his journey to find the perfect wife you won't be able to stop reading. But, his quirky behavior, and unique perception of the world are what carry this story. He is socially inept, extremely rigid and scrutinizes everything, it's just who he is.

She breaks every mold of what he finds acceptable behavior, yet he is drawn to her. Its about two very imperfect people Don who has what appears to be Asperger syndrome, and Rosie, a bit of a mess herself, and the exact opposite of what Don needs. PBR Book Review: (by- Linda ) It's almost impossible to convey how immensely fun and clever this book is.

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