The Human Rubric
A Memoir of Life in a Neurotypical World
$77.40
- Hardcover
256 pages
- Release Date
21 September 2026
Summary
“A vibrant addition to the literature on the oft-misunderstood subject of autism.” - Kirkus
A memoir of autism, masking, and belonging by a clinical psychologist.
Why would a person learn to treat love, safety, and belonging as a problem to solve
Again and again, a young man misreads social situations and learns the rules only after the punishment: exclusion, embarrassment, lost chances, distance. Can he break down human behaviour piece by piece, to re…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781917369572 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1917369573 |
| Author: | Dr James P. Manning |
| Publisher: | Ridgeman Mental Health Books |
| Imprint: | Ridgeman Mental Health Books |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 256 |
| Release Date: | 21 September 2026 |
| Weight: | 513g |
| Dimensions: | 16mm x 152mm x 229mm |
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Critics Review
Readers’ Favorite awarded The Human Rubric: A Memoir of Life in a Neurotypical World five stars, calling it a “remarkable work” that “stands out among similar works” for its “originality and unique approach.” Reviewer Kristen A. Peters praised Dr James P. Manning’s memoir for its restraint, careful structure, and meaningful exploration of neurodiversity, masking, self-acceptance, and belonging.
BookLife Reviews called The Human Rubric a “touching memoir” and an “Intimate journey of neurodiversity, self-acceptance, and belonging,” praising Manning’s “full transparency and raw honesty.”
‘An absorbing memoir … deftly highlighting the autistic experience … [that] will resonate with neurodivergent readers.’ - Stephanie Elizabeth Long, Reader Views
“A vibrant addition to the literature on the oft-misunderstood subject of autism.” - Kirkus
“A memoir about living with autism that’s filled with psychological insights, The Human Rubric is penetrating and revealing.” - Foreward
Dr James P. Manning
Dr. James P. Manning is a UK-based clinical psychologist and award-winning author. His work focuses on autism, masking, emotional understanding, CBT, and the practical psychology of everyday life.
Dr. Manning’s books integrate his professional knowledge, lived experience, and accessible educational tools to simplify complex psychological concepts for easier understanding and application.
His previous publications include:
- Deeply Human
- A Journey with Panic
- Your Black Dog Called Depression
- CBT Worksheets for CBT Therapists in Training
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