An inspirational memoir recounts one young man's lifelong battle to overcome a diagnosis of severe autism and the tough challenges he and his family confronted and describes the role of basketball in transforming his life.
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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"
Jason "J-Mac" McElwain overcame a childhood diagnosis of severe autism, enabling him to attend Greece Athena High School where he earned a manager's position on the basketball team. He works at Wegmans in Rochester, New York, and lives in the neighboring town of Greece.
Daniel Paisner is the author of nearly 40 books, on such topics as sports, politics and entertainment, including seven New York Times bestsellers.
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