Naoki Higašida Libri

A rare and important insight into the mind of an autistic child, in his own words. Translated by and with a moving introduction from the award-winning author of CLOUD ATLAS, David Mitchell

Through short, impactful chapters, the author reflects on his journey as a young man with severe autism, delving into themes of education, identity, and personal growth. He shares insights into everyday experiences often overlooked, such as the cognitive process involved in recognizing rain. This memoir, introduced by David Mitchell, serves as a critique of societal perceptions of disabilities, offering a nuanced self-portrait that aims to foster understanding of autism and the complexities of living with it.

The book features a Reader's guide that enhances the reading experience, providing insights and discussion points. Additionally, it includes a postscript and an interview with the author David Mitchell, offering a deeper understanding of his creative process and themes. This supplementary material enriches the reader's engagement with the text.

The No. 1 Sunday Times and internationally bestselling account of life as a child with autism, now a documentary film Winner of Best Documentary and Best Sound in the British Independent Film Awards 2021.

Essential reading for parents and teachers who work with individuals with autism who remain non-verbal Temple Grandin

Written by Naoki Higashida at thirteen, this insightful book explores the behavior of autistic children and their thought processes. Translated by David Mitchell and his wife, it aims to aid those dealing with autism and offers a unique perspective on a little-understood condition, gaining notable attention in the UK.

Written by a very smart, very self-aware, and very charming thirteen-year-old boy with autism, this memoir demonstrates how an autistic mind thinks, feels, perceives, and responds in ways few of us can imagine. Using an alphabet grid to painstakingly construct words, sentences, and thoughts that he is unable to speak out loud, Naoki answers even the most delicate questions that people want to know. Parents and family members who never thought they could get inside the head of their autistic loved one at last have a way to break through to the curious, subtle, and complex life within. Naoki shares his unique point of view on not only autism but life itself. His insights, into the mystery of words, the wonders of laughter, and the elusiveness of memory, are so startling, so strange, and so powerful that you will never look at the world the same way again. In his introduction, novelist David Mitchell writes that Naoki's words allowed him to feel, for the first time, as if his own autistic child was explaining what was happening in his mind. This translation was a labor of love by David and his wife, KA Yoshida, so they would be able to share that feeling with friends, the wider autism community, and beyond.--From publisher description.

Die beeindruckende Innensicht eines autistischen jungen Mannes: Naoki Higashida spricht so gut wie nicht – die Sprache, die er in seinen Büchern findet, ist dafür umso kraftvoller. Mit feinem Humor behandelt er Themen wie Schule, Inklusion, Familie, Reisen und Mode. So gewährt er einen einzigartigen Einblick in das Leben mit schwerem Autismus. Ihm ist schmerzlich bewusst, wie seltsam sein Verhalten auf andere wirken muss – ändern kann er es nicht. Stattdessen strebt er danach, das Verständnis für Menschen mit Autismus zu befördern und unsere Gesellschaft dazu zu ermutigen, behinderte Menschen als Menschen und nicht als Probleme wahrzunehmen.

Warum guckst du uns nicht in die Augen? Warum bist du so gern allein? Warum magst du nicht meine Hand halten? Warum rastest du aus? Dies sind nur einige der vielen Fragen, die Eltern eines autistischen Kindes umtreiben. In diesem Buch finden sie Antworten. Naoki Higashida, ein japanischer Junge und selbst schwer autistisch, nimmt den Leser mit in seine Welt, erklärt, was in ihm vorgeht und löst mit seinen Antworten das bequeme Klischee auf, Menschen mit Autismus hätten keine Gefühle.