{"product_id":"fall-down-7-times-get-up-8-a-young-mans-voice-from-the-silence-of-autism-9780812997392","title":"Fall Down 7 Times Get Up 8: A Young Man's Voice from the Silence of Autism","description":"\u003cb\u003eFrom the author of the bestselling \u003ci\u003eThe Reason I Jump, \u003c\/i\u003e an extraordinary self-portrait of a young adult with autism\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"Essential reading for parents and teachers of those with autism who remain nonverbal.\"--Temple Grandin\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Naoki Higashida was only thirteen when he wrote \u003ci\u003eThe Reason I Jump, \u003c\/i\u003ea revelatory account of autism from the inside by a nonverbal Japanese child, which became an international success. Now, in \u003ci\u003eFall Down 7 Times Get Up 8, \u003c\/i\u003ehe shares his thoughts and experiences as a young man living each day with severe autism. In short, powerful chapters, Higashida explores school memories, family relationships, the exhilaration of travel, and the difficulties of speech. He also allows readers to experience profound moments we take for granted, like the thought-steps necessary for him to register that it's raining outside. Acutely aware of how strange his behavior can appear to others, he aims throughout to foster a better understanding of autism and to encourage society to see people with disabilities as people, not as problems. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e With an introduction by the bestselling novelist David Mitchell, \u003ci\u003eFall Down 7 Times Get Up 8\u003c\/i\u003e also includes a dreamlike short story Higashida wrote especially for the U.S. edition. Both moving and of practical use, this book opens a window into the mind of an inspiring young man who meets every challenge with tenacity and good humor. However often he falls down, he always gets back up. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eFall Down 7 Times Get Up 8\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\" Naoki Higashida's] success as a writer now transcends his diagnosis. . . . His relative isolation--with words as his primary connection to the outside world--has allowed him to fully develop the powers of observation that are necessary for good writing, and he has developed rich, deep perspectives on ideas that many take for granted. . . . The diversity of Higashida's writing, in both subject and style, fits together like a jigsaw puzzle of life put in place with humor and thoughtfulness.\"\u003cb\u003e--\u003ci\u003eThe Japan Times\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"Profound insights about what the struggle of living with autism is really like . . . Once again, the invitation to step inside Higashida's mind is irresistible.\"\u003cb\u003e--\u003ci\u003eLondon Evening Standard\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"Naoki Higashida's lyrical and heartfelt account of his condition is a gift to anyone involved with the same challenges. . . . Higashida shows a delicate regard for the difficulties his condition creates . . . and is adept at explaining his experiences in language that makes sense to neurotypicals.\"\u003cb\u003e--\u003ci\u003eThe Guardian\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Random House\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 07\/11\/2017\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780812997392\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 240\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.80lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.50h x 5.80w x 0.90d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReview Citations: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ci\u003eLibrary Journal Prepub Alert\u003c\/i\u003e 03\/01\/2017 pg. 67\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eLibrary Journal\u003c\/i\u003e 03\/01\/2017\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e 05\/15\/2017\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e 05\/22\/2017\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e 06\/01\/2017 pg. 29\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eBookPage\u003c\/i\u003e 07\/01\/2017\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Naoki Higashida","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44087208935605,"sku":"9780812997392","price":22.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/files\/img_7314332e-1c17-4617-89f2-5e994cfe8c37.jpg?v=1714456018","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/fall-down-7-times-get-up-8-a-young-mans-voice-from-the-silence-of-autism-9780812997392","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}