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My Son's Not Rainman is a heartfelt and uplifting account of everyday events in the life of John and his son (The Boy).

The Boy is 12 years old and autistic. He isn't a genius. His only special power is making his dad laugh. A lot. Following the success of his blog, John talks not just about the difficulties of having a child who is considered 'different' but also the joy of living with someone who looks at the world in a unique way.

This isn't a story about autism but a story about a boy who happens to have autism, and there is a big difference. While being honest about the struggles of getting a diagnosis and the dismay of having his child excluded from schools, John rarely dwells on the downside of his son's condition, preferring instead to look at the happiness and insight his son has given him.

Funny and heartwarming, this is an audiobook about living with the often frustrating and bewildering but always fascinating world of the autistic mind. It's about finding the positive in everything, from the joy and wonder of the Special School Disco to the unadulterated thrill of getting the front seat on the Docklands Light Railway.

Ultimately, it's a celebration of what it really means to be different.

©2016 John Williams (P)2016 Audible Ltd.

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  • jackie
  • 12-01-2018

Amazing

This is wonderful book my son is autistic and it's great to hear johns story has its real life day to day life on the spectrum instead of so much sugar coated autism and think it's great for all parents and carers out there to know it's not just you going on that turbo charged up and down roller coaster well done John and boy

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  • kevin
  • 24-03-2017

Magnificent

One of the best audio books I have ever heard. Will make you laugh and cry in equal measures. The Boy is truly amazing and so is his Dad. I have had the pleasure of seeing John at a couple of charity shows and come away with a fantastic feeling that there are some superb parents out there who don't get enough recognition or help. Well done John and your ex wife.

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  • mr
  • 21-01-2017

Refreshingly honest and brilliant!!!

As a father of a 3 year old little boy that has been diagnosed with autism it's refreshing and inspiring to hear someone else talk about the struggles and joys that these kids have. End of the day that's all they are , beautiful kids that think different to the way the majority do. I wish John and his boy all the best 👍

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  • Mrs Emma Mealing
  • 13-01-2017

Excellent book!

Entertaining, funny, sad, thought provoking and insightful!! Really enjoyed!! My heart went out to dad and the boy x

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  • Jenny J
  • 30-08-2020

Wonderful

This is an honest, touching and beautifully written book which I feel sad is finished. It leaves one longing to know how the boy has got on, and how he is now. I leave the book more informed and with a lot more insight and understanding than when I began listening to it. Thank you John for publishing this book.

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  • mark jones
  • 09-01-2020

Absolutely personal and powerful

I have enjoyed this dads perspective from a sons point of view . I have laughed , cried and been overwhelmed with the pure love in your voice John . I’m humbled .... best book I’ve read this year maybe ever

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  • natalie
  • 16-11-2019

truly heartfelt and real

amazing story and so easy to listen to. will have an impact on me forever and definitely one I will recommend

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  • s morris
  • 13-10-2019

Loved the warmth of John's story telling.

Made me smile and brought a tear to my eye as Mum whose son has just diagnosed with autism.

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  • Jye
  • 05-10-2019

Not for me

I only got to chapter 5 . Very slow and monotone narrator . I am returning this.

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  • A. R. Morris
  • 27-12-2018

great.

I almost shed a few tears a number of times. A great story well delivered.

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