The Game of My Life: A True Story of Challenge, Triumph, and Growing Up Autistic
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 himself, but for his family. It?s also the tale of his unlikely star turn, the difference it made in his journey through life?and all the heartbreaking and heart-lifting stops along the way.
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Five years ago on Feb. 15,2006, a young man, Jason “J-Mac” McElwain scored 20 points in the final 3:09 seconds of their Senior Night final home basketball game. His heroics were captured by TV stations all across the country. Not that what Jason did was so outstanding, although Magic Johnson said he doubted he could have done the same thing, but that Jason is autistic. I’m from the Rochester, NY area, and I remember the excitement from all the highlight films that week. Jason tells the story in his own words, which to me is just amazing. You can feel his frustration and his excitement and joy thru out the book. A great book to learn about having goals and dreams and how to “stay focused” as Jason says. He tells you how visualization worked for him. And it can for you. Great read.
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Given to grandson for his birthday. He has Asberger’s; he appreciated the story of someone who succeeded despite Autism.
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I was drawn to this story when it first aired on ESPN. It is a great story written in large part by Jason himself. I think it would really be a great book for anyone who has an autistic child in their life. Granted it is not a scientific dtake on the world of autism, it does touch on many of the ups and downs of living with the disability. Then again if you are in the mood for a quick feel-good book, this will work for you.
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