A lot of animal-loving people fear to tread into meatpacking plants, where food animals are slaughtered, but Temple doesn’t hesitate. Temple has changed that industry by designing pens, walkways, devices, and entire buildings that create better conditions for cattle, chickens, and pigs. Montgomery: I became interested in her after reading a New Yorker magazine article by Oliver Sacks called “An Anthropologist on Mars.” Her work is really important to me because so many animals are imprisoned on factory farms, having miserable lives. In this interview, Montgomery talks about Grandin’s extraordinary life and highlights her work in changing standard practice on “factory farms.”īKL: When did you become interested in Temple Grandin? Montgomery’s straightforward and vibrant account of the scientist’s life is filled with personal photographs, design sketches, and extensive quotes, and it concludes with Grandin’s advice for kids on the autism spectrum. In conducting research for this book, Montgomery visited Grandin at her home, interviewed Grandin’s childhood friends, and traveled to schools Grandin attended. Today, Grandin is a respected advocate for autism and has designed numerous cruelty-free facilities for livestock. Grandin’s mother adamantly disagreed, though, and set out to discover ways to support her child’s educational, social, and communicative needs. At the age of three, Grandin was diagnosed with autism, and her parents were encouraged to institutionalize her. Her latest book, Temple Grandin: How the Girl Who Loved Cows Embraced Autism and Changed the World, is a compelling biography about the brilliant scientist who revolutionized the livestock industry. Her Scientists in the Field series titles have garnered numerous awards, including a Robert F. First published May 2012 ( Book Links).Īuthor Sy Montgomery is well known for her engaging texts and passionate stance on animal conservation. Search for the Golden Moon Bear: Science and Adventure in Southeast Asiaīooks and Authors: Talking with Sy MontgomeryįEATURE.Saving the Ghost of the Mountain: An Expedition among Snow Leopards in Mongolia.Quest for the Tree Kangaroo: An Expedition to the Cloud Forest of New Guinea.
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