The Speed of Dark – Elizabeth Moon

General Information
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Title: The Speed of Dark
Author: Elizabeth Moon
Read By: Jay Snyder
Copyright: 2002
Audiobook Copyright: 2008
Genre: Sci Fi
Publisher: Audible Studios

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Number of MP3s: 20
Total Duration: 14:37:47
Total MP3 Size: 401.91
Encoded At: CBR 64 kbit/s 44100 Hz Mono
ID3 Tags: Set, v1.1, v2.3

Book Description
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In the near future, disease will be a condition of the past. Most
genetic defects will be removed at birth; the remaining during
infancy. Unfortunately, there will be a generation left behind. For
members of that missed generation, small advances will be made.
Through various programs, they will be taught to get along in the
world despite their differences. They will be made active and
contributing members of society. But they will never be normal.

Lou Arrendale is a member of that lost generation, born at the wrong
time to reap the awards of medical science. Part of a small group of
high-functioning autistic adults, he has a steady job with a
pharmaceutical company, a car, friends, and a passion for fencing.
Aside from his annual visits to his counselor, he lives a low-key,
independent life. He has learned to shake hands and make eye contact.–
He has taught himself to use "please" and "thank you" and other
conventions of conversation because he knows it makes others
comfortable. He does his best to be as normal as possible and not to
draw attention to himself.But then his quiet life comes under attack.–

It starts with an experimental treatment that will reverse the effects–
of autism in adults. With this treatment Lou would think and act and
be just like everyone else. But if he was suddenly free of autism,
would he still be himself? Would he still love the same classical
music – with its complications and resolutions? Would he still see the–
same colors and patterns in the world – shades and hues that others
cannot see? Most importantly, would he still love Marjory, a woman who–
may never be able to reciprocate his feelings? Would it be easier for–
her to return the love of a "normal"?

There are intense pressures coming from the world around him –
including an angry supervisor who wants to cut costs by sacrificing
the supports necessary to employ autistic workers. Perhaps even more
disturbing are the barrage of questions within himself. For Lou…

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