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The Reason I Jump: The Inner Voice of a Thirteen-Year-Old Boy with Autism by Naoki Higashida
lindyloureads's review against another edition
emotional
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
3.25
kcrouth's review against another edition
5.0
this is a fascinating, inspiring look into what it is like to live with Autism. I hope everyone has a chance to read this book. It is wonderful.
katykelly's review against another edition
5.0
This is not a book you want to criticise.
Written using an alphabet chart and with help, it's a very mature short book by a thirteen-year-old Japanese student, answering questions for his audience about what it's like to be autistic.
Answering questions to do with his perception of the world, how and why he reacts to certain things as he does, it's not only honest but a very mature voice we hear.
It's also incredibly insightful and contains a wealth of useful information about how best to work and live with those on the autistic spectrum.
It's also a shock just how articulate this young man is. Only occasionally do you remember that this is a translation from Japanese, his language is expressive and intelligent, he is aware of how other 'normal' people (as he terms them) are him.
Short but full of insight. And the author's short story at the end is well-crafted and moving as well.
Written using an alphabet chart and with help, it's a very mature short book by a thirteen-year-old Japanese student, answering questions for his audience about what it's like to be autistic.
Answering questions to do with his perception of the world, how and why he reacts to certain things as he does, it's not only honest but a very mature voice we hear.
It's also incredibly insightful and contains a wealth of useful information about how best to work and live with those on the autistic spectrum.
It's also a shock just how articulate this young man is. Only occasionally do you remember that this is a translation from Japanese, his language is expressive and intelligent, he is aware of how other 'normal' people (as he terms them) are him.
Short but full of insight. And the author's short story at the end is well-crafted and moving as well.