The Game of My Life

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

Jason ""J-Mac"" McElwain, Daniel Paisner

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Berkley Publishing Corporation,U.S.
03 February 2009

Memoirs; Abnormal psychology

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.

By: Jason ""J-Mac"" McElwain, Daniel Paisner
Imprint: Berkley Publishing Corporation,U.S.
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 209mm, Width: 139mm, Spine: 19mm
Weight: 244g
ISBN: 9780451226198
ISBN 10: 0451226194
Pages: 272
Publication Date: 03 February 2009
Recommended Age: From 18 years
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Jason ""J-Mac"" McElwain, a high-functioning autistic athlete, rose to fame on national news in 2006 when, during a high school basketball game, he scored 20 points in four minutes. He won the ESPY Award for the Best Moment in Sports in 2006, and appeared onThe Oprah Winfrey Show, Larry King Live, Good Morning America, andToday. Daniel Paisner is the author or coauthor of more than twenty bestselling books, including theNew York TimesbestsellersLast Man Down, with FDNY battalion chief Richard Picciotto;Book, with Whoopi Goldberg; andMountain, Get Out of My Way, with Montel Williams.

Reviews for The Game of My Life: A True Story of Challenge, Triumph, and Growing Up Autistic

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