Lara Posted November 25, 2015 Share Posted November 25, 2015 I recently finished reading The Reason I Jump: The Inner Voice of a Thirteen Year Old Boy with Autism by Naoki Higashida. This book is one of the most excellent works of non-fiction I have ever read. It is very short, definitely no more than two hundred pages, and incredibly compelling. I read the entire book in a little over an hour. It is written primarily in Q&A style, with Naoki answering questions about living with autism. This is augmented by several beautifully written, fictional stories by Naoki, with one longer story at the end. Naoki, the author, who was only thirteen at the time he wrote the book, is so articulate for his age it is mindblowing. I would definitely recommend! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrissy Posted November 25, 2015 Share Posted November 25, 2015 This is on my To Be Read shelf, so I am glad that you found it compelling. It was one of those I MUST read this book kind of purchase. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Athena Posted November 26, 2015 Share Posted November 26, 2015 This book is on my wishlist, it sounds like a great read. I'm glad you enjoyed it . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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