The Game of My Life
A True Story of Challenge, Triumph, and Growing Up Autistic
By Daniel Paisner, Jason \"J-Mac\" McElwain | Publisher: Penguin Publishing Group
About the book
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.
Editions of The Game of My Life
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780451223012
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780451226198
- EBook
- ISBN 9781101212103
Read an Excerpt
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.
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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.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in The Game of My Life?
Biography, Literature and Literary studies > Biography and non-fiction prose > Memoirs
Where can I read a sample of The Game of My Life?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780451223012
Who is/are the Author/s of the book The Game of My Life?
Daniel Paisner, Jason \"J-Mac\" McElwain
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
The Game of My Life is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780451223012) and paperback(ISBN 9780451226198) and ebook(ISBN 9781101212103)
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