title: Contentment in "Songs of the Gorilla Nation:  My Journey through Autism": A Humanbecoming Hermeneutic Study.
abstract: This article is an example of the use of narrative in the form of a memoir to explore the humanly lived experience of contentment. The humanbecoming school of thought provided a philosophical foundation and theoretical framework for this hermeneutic interpretation of Dawn Prince-Hughes' published memoir, "Songs of the Gorilla Nation: My Journey through Autism." The findings-contentment is enduring serenity unfolding with inspiring unburdening as cherished convictions arise amid disharmony answer the research question: what is contentment as humanly lived? This study enhances knowledge about contentment as quality of life.
authors.affiliation: Bryant & Stratton College, Wauwatosa, Wisconsin, USA. boniss@uwosh.edu
authors.forename: Susan A
authors.initials: SA
authors.lastname: Bonis
mesh_terms: D000223:Adaptation, Psychological; D001321:Autistic Disorder / Q000523:psychology*; D005239:Fear / Q000523:psychology; D006240:Happiness; D006801:Humans; D010549:Personal Satisfaction; D011788:Quality of Life / Q000523:psychology*; D012649:Self Concept