The Game of My Life

A True Story of Challenge, Triumph, and Growing Up Autistic

By: Jason J-Mac McElwain

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Paperback | 3 February 2009 | Edition Number 1

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264 Pages

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18+

Grade
12

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20.8 x 14.0 x 1.9

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Now in paperback: aAn impressive achievement...Not likely to be forgotten anytime soon.a("Washington Times")
Here is the riveting true story of Jason McElwaina better known as aJ-Macaathe 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-Macas family and coach, this is McElwainas inspiring account of the challenges of growing up autisticanot only for himself, but for his family. Itas also the tale of his unlikely star turn, the difference it made in his journey through lifeaand all the heartbreaking and heart-lifting stops along the way.

Industry Reviews

aGod blesses us with special people who can be a beacon of light for others. Jason is one of those special people.a
aEarvin aMagica Johnson
aHis story is an inspiration for all parents and provides hope for those facing a diagnosis of autism.a
aDoug Flutie, Former NFL Player and Co-founder of the Doug Flutie, Jr., Foundation for Autism
aMcElwainas book spoke right to my heart.a
a"The Boston Globe"
aA deeply affecting, enlightening, and engaging book.a
a"Booklist" (starred review)
aInspiring.a
a"Kirkus Reviews"
?God 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"

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