Naoki Higashida
5 books
About the Author
Naoki Higashida is a Japanese author and poet whose extraordinary works offer profound insights into the world of autism from a deeply personal perspective. Diagnosed with severe autism at the age of five, Higashida began communicating through a handmade alphabet grid, which enabled him to express his thoughts and emotions with remarkable clarity and eloquence. His debut book, The Reason I Jump: The Inner Voice of a Thirteen-Year-Old Boy with Autism, published when he was just thirteen, became an international bestseller, translated into over thirty languages and shedding light on the inner lives of those often misunderstood. In Fall Down 7 Times Get Up 8: A Young Man's Voice from the Silence of Autism, he continues to explore themes of perseverance, joy, and the human spirit, inspiring readers worldwide to embrace empathy and connection. Despite ongoing challenges, Higashida's writing serves as a bridge between worlds, advocating for understanding and inclusion.
Common genres
Writing style
poetic
introspective
eloquent
Books by Naoki Higashida
