The Reason I Jump
One Boy's Voice from the Silence of Autism. With an introduction by David Mitchell
(Sprache: Englisch)
A rare and important insight into the mind of an autistic child.
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A rare and important insight into the mind of an autistic child.
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The No. 1 Sunday Times and New York Times bestseller.Written by Naoki Higashida when he was only thirteen, this remarkable book provides a rare insight into the often baffling behaviour of autistic children. Using a question and answer format, Naoki explains things like why he talks loudly or repeats the same questions, what causes him to have panic attacks, and why he likes to jump. He also shows the way he thinks and feels about his world - other people, nature, time and beauty, and himself. Abundantly proving that people with autism do possess imagination, humour and empathy, he also makes clear how badly they need our compassion, patience and understanding.
David Mitchell and his wife have translated Naoki's book so that it might help others dealing with autism and generally illuminate a little-understood condition. It gives us an exceptional chance to enter the mind of another and see the world from a strange and fascinating perspective.
The book also features eleven original illustrations, inspired by Naoki's words, by the artistic duo Kai and Sunny.
Autoren-Porträt von Naoki Higashida
David Mitchell, geboren 1969 in Southport, Lancaster, studierte Literatur an der University of Kent, promovierte in Komparatistik, lebte in Sizilien, Japan und Irland. Er gehört zu jenen polyglotten jungen britischen Autoren, deren Thema nichts weniger als die Welt ist. Für sein Werk wurde er u.a. mit dem Llewelyn Rhys Prize ausgezeichnet, zweimal stand er auf der Booker Shortlist. Sein Weltbestseller 'Wolkenatlas' wurde von Tom Tykwer und den Wachowski-Geschistern verfilmt.
Bibliographische Angaben
- Autor: Naoki Higashida
- 2013, 192 Seiten, Maße: 13,8 x 20,5 cm, Gebunden, Englisch
- Übersetzung: Yoshida, K. A.; Mitchell, David
- Übersetzer: David Mitchell, Keiko Yoshida
- Verlag: Hodder & Stoughton
- ISBN-10: 1444776754
- ISBN-13: 9781444776751
- Erscheinungsdatum: 01.07.2013
Sprache:
Englisch
Rezension zu „The Reason I Jump “
A book that acts like a door to another logic, explaining why an autistic child might flap his hands in front of his face, disappear suddenly from home - or jump. -- Neil Tweedie Sunday Telegraph A book that makes me want to say, "This is truly important, and anyone interested in autism should read it," is a rare find. The Reason I Jump achieves that status...[it] builds one of the strongest bridges yet constructed between the world of autism and the neurotypical world...There are many more questions I'd like to ask Naoki, but the first words I'd say to him are "thank you". -- Charlotte Moore Sunday Times As much a winsome work of the imagination as it is a user's manual for parents, carers and teachers. In its quirky humour and courage, it resembles Albert Espinosa's Spanish bestseller, The Yellow World...This book gives us autism from the inside, as we have never seen it. Independent Every page dismantles another preconception about autism. Higashida's language is precise and has a poetic quality that elevates it far beyond a self-help book for the parents of autistic children. His fictional stories, also included in this book, vary in length from a few lines to dozens of pages and are united by their beautiful simplicity. They all share a strong single theme, namely, that even if living is different and difficult, you can still find companionship and happiness. Once you understand how Higashida managed to write this book, you lose your heart to him. -- Caroline Crampton New Statesman This is a wonderful book. I defy anyone not to be captivated, charmed and uplifted by it. But above all, you will never feel the same about autism again. -- John Preston Evening Standard The freshness of voice coexists with so much wisdom...it will stretch your vision of what it is to be human. -- Andrew Solomon The Times We have our received ideas, we believe they correspond roughly to the way things are, then a book comes along that simply blows all this so-called knowledge out of
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the water. This is one of them... This book is an entry into another world. It was discovered by K.A. Yoshida, wife of the novelist David Mitchell, who gave us some memorable other worlds in Cloud Atlas... Naoki says he wants to be a writer when he grows up. David Mitchell points out that he already is one. This spectacular little book may or may not be the beginning of a prolific career, but it's a wholly realised work of art in itself, and its dignity and stoicism are sometimes almost unbearably moving. And no, he doesn't wish he was 'normal'. He says he is happy as he is, and I think I believe him. -- Marcus Berkmann Daily Mail An enlightening and heart-wrenching read. Naoki asks for our patience and compassion; after reading his words, it's impossible to deny that request. East Anglian Daily Times The Reason I Jump reads effortlessly, each page challenging preconceptions that autistic people lack empathy, humour or imagination. Higashida's insights confirm some of my suspicions (perhaps the phrases that my sister repeats feel pleasurable, 'like a game of catch with a ball'), whilst challenging others ... And raising new possibilities. Independent on Sunday Whether or not you have experienced raising a child who is autistic... this little book, which packs immeasurable honesty and truth into its pages, will simply detonate any illusions, assumptions, and conclusions you've made about the condition. ... What Higashida has done by communicating his reality, is to offer carers a way forward and offer teachers new ways of working with the children, and thus opening up and expanding the possibilities for autistic kids to feel less alone. All the in less than 200 pages? What an accomplishment. Glasgow Herald An enlightening and heart-wrenching read. Naoki asks for our patience and compassion; after reading his words, it's impossible to deny that request. East Anglian Daily Times
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