In the Mind's Eye: Visual Thinkers, Gifted People With Dyslexia and Other Learning Difficulties, Computer Images and the Ironies of Creativity @ richardeward.com

In the Mind's Eye: Visual Thinkers, Gifted People With Dyslexia and Other Learning Difficulties, Computer Images and the Ironies of Creativity
by Thomas G. West
from Prometheus Books

Customer Reviews:

• Avg. Customer Rating: 4.5 / 5.0

• A revelation for parents
  This book is a revelation for parents of a "mystery" child, who has many inexplicable difficulties in school (although not necessarily dyslexia), but also has extreme strengths in visual spacial areas, such as building and drawing. When I finally read this book, after years of struggle and searching and pain for my child, there was instant recognition. I looked at my child in a whole new way, realizing that I, and the school, were assuming that certain things were the most important (coincidentally, the... more info

• Yes, An Irony
  I bought this book thinking it will give me great insights on alternative ways of thinking and working but it's just another popular propaganda without any real substance.
  The psychology in the book is nothing but folk theories.

• Computer Graphics and Gifted Dyslexics
  "In the Mind's Eye" is the most interesting book I've ever read. Author Thomas G. West shows how advanced computer graphic technology is starting to provide an educational and professional home for the dyslexic visual thinker. In delightful and precise language, he illustrates why this new world of processing requires a global perspective, or the ability to see the whole of a phenomenon, as opposed to the blinkered view of an isolated part, and thereby to recognize patterns and quickly identify... more info

• Innovative
  This author challenges the status quo about learning and creativity. His ideas challenge you think and re-visit your preconceptions.

  On the other hand, his writing style is difficult and repetitive. Although interested I found it difficult to finish this book.

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