This is a great read! The main character is a loveable man named Don Tillman who has Asperger's Syndrome. This had not stopped him from a successful academic career as a professor of genetics. Every minute of his life is scheduled so as not to waste time. Socially he has not been as successful. His friends consist of a colleague, Gene, and his wife, Claudia, a clinical psychologist, and an elderly neighbor. Don is 39 years old and he thinks he should find a wife. Although Gene and Claudia have encouraged him and given him tips, he has been a failure so far. But wait! Don is a scientist. The way to find the right mate is to approach it like any other scientific problem. He begins by making up the questionnaire. An example of a question is:
Do you eat kidneys? The correct answer is occasionally. This question is to discover if the person has any food issues. After a bad experience he does not want any more strict vegetarians - or smokers- or drinkers - or, heaven forbid, people that do not arrive somewhere on time!!!!
Through the intervention of Gene, Don meets Rosie who does not come close to acing the 16 page questionnaire. Don, however, has something Rosie could use. The ability to help her find out who her biological father is. So the Wife Project is put on hold as he begins the Father project. And Rosie manages to turn Don's life and schedule upside down. You will love Don and Rosie. A very entertaining book.
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