The Game of My Life: A True Story of Challenge, Triumph, and Growing Up Autistic (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780451226198)

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.

Author: Jason J-Mac McElwain, Daniel Paisner
ISBN-10: 0451226194
ISBN-13: 9780451226198
Publisher: Penguin Publishing Group
Language: English
Published: 02/03/2009
Pages: 272
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.60lbs
Size: 8.20h x 5.40w x 0.80d

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 5.9
Point Value: 10
Interest Level: Upper Grade
Quiz #/Name: 133989 / Game of My Life: A True Story of Challenge, Triumph, and Growing Up Autistic

Award: Iowa High School Book Award - Nominee