Boy Alone

Karl Taro Greenfeld knew from an early age that his little brother, Noah, was not like other children. But no doctor, social worker, or specialist could pinpoint what was wrong with Noah beyond a general diagnosis: autism. The boys' parents, Josh and Foumi, dedicated their lives to caring for their younger son-a challenging, often painful experience that the devoted father detailed in a bestselling trilogy of books.
Now, for the first time, acclaimed journalist Karl Taro Greenfeld speaks out about growing up in the shadow of his autistic brother, revealing the complex mix of rage, confusion, and love that defined his childhood. Seamlessly weaving together the social history of autism and autism research-as the Greenfelds lived through it in seeking treatment for Noah-with the deeply affecting story of two very different boys growing up side by side, Boy Alone is haunting, tragic, and unforgettable, a beautiful, wholly original exploration of what it means to be a family, a brother, and a person.