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dizzar's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
4.25
andreareyes's review against another edition
3.0
Solid memoir.
One of my reading challenges has encouraged me to read a book for Neurodivergence and Autism Acceptance Month. I chose this one because it’s an “own voices” book. I love books like this because one of my favorite outcomes of reading is learning about cultures and people that are different from me.
Listening to Naoki during my day was like hearing a friend ramble on about their every day life. I liked that I learned about him specifically, and that this was not meant to blanket all who receive an autism diagnosis.
My favorite chapter is the first. He reminded me of how lucky I am to be able to express gratitude freely.
One of my reading challenges has encouraged me to read a book for Neurodivergence and Autism Acceptance Month. I chose this one because it’s an “own voices” book. I love books like this because one of my favorite outcomes of reading is learning about cultures and people that are different from me.
Listening to Naoki during my day was like hearing a friend ramble on about their every day life. I liked that I learned about him specifically, and that this was not meant to blanket all who receive an autism diagnosis.
My favorite chapter is the first. He reminded me of how lucky I am to be able to express gratitude freely.
happytrip80's review against another edition
emotional
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
5.0
aliciagriggs's review against another edition
5.0
Having read and loved "The Reason I Jump", I was very excited to see this second book by Higashida. The first book gave me such insight and information, that I couldn't wait to start this and find out more. This book is written in the same way- short chapters that answer questions or misconceptions, but this time from the author's perspective as a young adult with autism. I wasn't disappointed with this book and it will be another one I regularly go back to, as it's full of useful and important insights.
samanthabooks19's review against another edition
3.0
I would say that for as short as the book was, it gave a good amount of information and insight into the life of someone with autism. The book gave practical advice as well as just a general understanding of the thinking of someone with autism. I wouldn't really consider it a memoir, more just a collection of points and examples from someone dealing with autism. It wasn't exactly what I was hoping to read, but I'm still glad I got the chance to read it.
jamaikachan's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
slow-paced
4.0
cdale8's review against another edition
2.0
This book was significant in that it was useful and enlightening to hear the author's inner world brought out, and the manner in which he described his challenges with the outside world. I haven't read the first book, written at 13 years old, but the depth of perspective in this work was as I would expect from a young adult.