The Game of My Life: A True Story of Challenge, Triumph, and Growing Up Autistic
(Paperback)
Publishing Details
The Game of My Life: A True Story of Challenge, Triumph, and Growing Up Autistic
By (Author) Jason "J-Mac" McElwain
By (author) Daniel Paisner
Penguin Putnam Inc
Berkley Publishing Corporation,U.S.
3rd February 2009
United States
Classifications
General
Non Fiction
Memoirs
B
Short-listed for Iowa High School Book Award 2010
Physical Properties
Paperback
272
Width 139mm, Height 209mm, Spine 19mm
244g
Description
Now in paperback- An impressive achievement...Not likely to be forgotten anytime soon.(Washington Times) Here is the riveting true story of Jason McElwain better known as J-Macthe autistic student who made headlines when he scored twenty points, including a school record six three-pointers, for his high school basketball team in 2006. Including the revealing perspectives of J-Macs family and coach, this is McElwains inspiring account of the challenges of growing up autisticnot only for himself, but for his family. Its also the tale of his unlikely star turn, the difference it made in his journey through lifeand all the heartbreaking and heart-lifting stops along the way.
Reviews
God blesses us with special people who can be a beacon of light for others. Jason is one of those special people.
Earvin Magic Johnson
His story is an inspiration for all parents and provides hope for those facing a diagnosis of autism.
Doug Flutie, Former NFL Player and Co-founder of the Doug Flutie, Jr., Foundation for Autism
McElwain's book spoke right to my heart.
"The Boston Globe"
A deeply affecting, enlightening, and engaging book.
"Booklist" (starred review)
Inspiring.
"Kirkus Reviews"
aGod blesses us with special people who can be a beacon of light for others. Jason is one of those special people.a
aEarvin aMagica Johnson
aHis story is an inspiration for all parents and provides hope for those facing a diagnosis of autism.a
aDoug Flutie, Former NFL Player and Co-founder of the Doug Flutie, Jr., Foundation for Autism
aMcElwainas book spoke right to my heart.a
a"The Boston Globe"
aA deeply affecting, enlightening, and engaging book.a
a"Booklist" (starred review)
aInspiring.a
a"Kirkus Reviews"
Author Bio
Jason "J-Mac" McElwain, a high-functioning autistic athlete, rose to fame on national news in 2006 when, during a high school basketball game, he scored 20 points in four minutes. He won the ESPY Award for the Best Moment in Sports in 2006, and appeared onThe Oprah Winfrey Show, Larry King Live, Good Morning America, andToday. Daniel Paisner is the author or coauthor of more than twenty bestselling books, including theNew York TimesbestsellersLast Man Down, with FDNY battalion chief Richard Picciotto;Book, with Whoopi Goldberg; andMountain, Get Out of My Way, with Montel Williams.
