The Game of My Life
A True Story of Challenge, Triumph, and Growing Up Autistic
$42.24
- Paperback
272 pages
- Release Date
3 February 2009
Summary
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-Mac??the 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-Mac?s family and coach, this is McElwain?s inspiring account of the challenges of growing up autistic?not only for …
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780451226198 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 0451226194 |
| Author: | Jason J-Mac McElwain, Jason "J-Mac" McElwain, Daniel Paisner |
| Publisher: | Penguin Putnam Inc |
| Imprint: | Berkley Publishing Corporation,U.S. |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 272 |
| Release Date: | 3 February 2009 |
| Weight: | 244g |
| Dimensions: | 209mm x 139mm x 19mm |
What They're Saying
Critics Review
God blesses us with special people who can be a beacon of light for others. Jason is one of those special people.
?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”
About The Author
Jason J-Mac McElwain
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.
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