The Reason I Jump: The Inner Voice of a Thirteen-Year-Old Boy with Autism Free Audiobook Download by Naoki Higashida


Naoki Higashida's autobiographical account of his life and autism is told through the voice of thirteen-year-old Naoki Higashida. The narrator, who uses a computerized voice to relay his thoughts, experiences, and emotions, succeeds in humanizing the subject matter. This audiobook download is narrated by ['Tom Picasso'] who delivers the reading with an intriguing mix of youthful enthusiasm and depth that makes this story more authentic.

Naoki Higashida, a thirteen-year-old boy with autism, and Tom Picasso, the narrator, go on a journey together to find out why he jumps. The reason why Naoki jumps is because his body doesn't have the same reactions that other people's bodies do. He describes it in one of the first chapters as, "It always feels like I'm holding my breath all day long." In addition to being autistic, Naoki also has insomnia and an eating disorder. With these two conditions working against him and his natural reaction of jumping as his only defense, he was unable to make any other adjustments in his life.

"What's your reason for jumping?" is a question I was asked again and again from the time when I was a little boy until I became thirteen years old. The question has become such an important part of my life that it haunts me even now, when I am no longer at risk of falling into the world of darkness.

Naoki Higashida is a 13-year-old boy with autism and he can't communicate verbally so he uses his thoughts to communicate with people. In this book, Naoki talks about what inspired him to write this book and what it is like being on the autism spectrum. He also talks about the voice in his head that he calls "Tom Picasso" and the many things they do together.

Naoki Higashida is a 13-year-old boy with autism. The book is written in Naoki's voice. This book was one of the first to discuss autism and mental health openly in Japan. It discusses topics such as how Naoki defines happiness, what triggers his happy moments, and how he reacts when he's anxious or sad. Naoki also reflects on why he likes certain things and dislikes others.

Naoki Higashida is a thirteen-year-old boy with autism and Asperger's Syndrome. This book was written by Naoki himself, being written from the perspective of his inner voice, with the help of his mother. In this book, he talks about many emotions, specifically anger and happiness. Many people who listen to this will be able to relate to this book while getting an insight into the mind of someone who has autism.

Published Date 2013-08-27
Duration 2 hours 29 minutes
Author Naoki Higashida
Narrated Tom Picasso
Reviews
(28 Reviews)
Abridged No
Is It Free? 30-days Free
Category Health & Wellness
Parent Category Disorders & Diseases, Psychology, History & Culture

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