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Game of My Life : A True Story of Challenge, Triumph, and Growing up Autistic by Jason "J-Mac" McElwain and Daniel Paisner (2009, Uk-B Format Paperback)
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Product Identifiers
PublisherPenguin Publishing Group
ISBN-100451226194
ISBN-139780451226198
eBay Product ID (ePID)69707471
Product Key Features
Book TitleGame of My Life : a True Story of Challenge, Triumph, and Growing Up Autistic
Number of Pages272 Pages
LanguageEnglish
TopicPsychopathology / Autism Spectrum Disorders, Personal Memoirs, Children with Special Needs, General, Basketball, Sports
Publication Year2009
GenreFamily & Relationships, Sports & Recreation, Biography & Autobiography, Psychology
AuthorJason "J-Mac" Mcelwain, Daniel Paisner
FormatUk-B Format Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height0.7 in
Item Weight8.7 Oz
Item Length8.2 in
Item Width5.5 in
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Intended AudienceTrade
ReviewsGod 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, “God blesses us with special people who can be a beacon of light for others. Jason is one of those special people.â€� —Earvin “Magicâ€� Johnson “His story is an inspiration for all parents and provides hope for those facing a diagnosis of autism.â€� —Doug Flutie, Former NFL Player and Co-founder of the Doug Flutie, Jr., Foundation for Autism “McElwain’s book spoke right to my heart.â€� — The Boston Globe “A deeply affecting, enlightening, and engaging book.â€� — Booklist (starred review) “Inspiring.â€� — Kirkus Reviews
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Grade FromTwelfth Grade
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SynopsisNow 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., 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.
