The Game of My Life: A True Story of Challenge, Triumph, and Growing Up Autistic (2008)
McElwain, Jason & Paisner, Daniel
NAL Hardcover

The Game of My Life is one of the few books written by an author with autism and tells the incredible true story of how one high school student became nationally known for his determination to prevail over the challenges of autism as well as his opponents on the basketball court. On February 15, 2006, in the final game of the season, Jason McElwain (J-Mac) was sent in with four minutes left on the clock and a comfortable lead for his Greece Athena Trojans. J-Mac, a student with autism as well as the team manager, ended up scoring 20 points in only 4 minutes, also setting a school record of six three-pointers. He was carried off the court on his teammates' shoulders, and the game footage quickly made its way into our homes and offices via computer and television screens. An inspiration to everyone, Jason McElwain's remarkable accomplishment was broadcast nationwide, inspiring all of us with his courage and determination.

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