What Autism Gave Me: A Devastating Diagnosis to a Triumphant Life

By Michael Haigwood Goodroe

Supported by documentation and interviews, Michael Goodroe’s heartfelt memoir traces the sustained challenges and turbulent journey he faced. His life was plagued by failures and developmental progress was not always obvious, but Michael was finding his own unique path. What Autism Gave Me is a powerful reminder that the human drive to succeed is stronger than any diagnosis.