The Game of My Life: A True Story of Challenge, Triumph, and Growing Up Autistic

by Jason "J-Mac" McElwain, Daniel Paisner

Overview

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.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780451226198
Publisher:	Penguin Publishing Group
Publication date:	02/03/2009
Edition description:	Reprint
Pages:	272
Product dimensions:	8.20(w) x 5.38(h) x 0.57(d)
Age Range:	18 Years

About the Author

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 on The Oprah Winfrey Show, Larry King Live, Good Morning America, and Today.

Daniel Paisner is the author or coauthor of more than twenty bestselling books, including the New York Times bestsellers Last Man Down, with FDNY battalion chief Richard Picciotto; Book, with Whoopi Goldberg; and Mountain, Get Out of My Way, with Montel Williams.

Editorial 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"

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