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A must-read. Written by a non-verbal autistic individual, this book offers an insight into the mind of someone who views the world much differently than I do, and I am so glad I read it. Though Tito was diagnosed as severely autistic at a very young age, his mother never gave up on her son, constantly talking to him and teaching him about things that were supposedly beyond his capabilities. Since learning to communicate through written word, Tito has become an award-winning writer and poet, sharing with us an intelligent and beautifully written perspective on life. Tito is able to reflect on his anxieties, describe how he overgeneralizes in situations and explain how sounds can transform into hypnotizing color. This book will completely change the way you think about how others think.

This was the most insightful book I’ve read in ages. Peppered with poetry, in relevant passages, this book is a first person perspective of what growing up with autism is like. Tito’s mother has patiently and determinedly helped Tito learn to communicate through writing, and what a gift he has. Highly recommend this book.

Tito is an 11 year old boy from south India with a special talent. Although almost completely non-verbal, he can communicate his thoughts and feelings through prose and poetry, written in English. Tito also has autism, and through his writing he explains how he deals with this disability and how it affects his view of the world. This book contains the first parts of his story, written when he was 8 and 11 years old. His story gives a unique insight into the mind of someone with autism, as well as a fascinating account of growing up with a disability in India.

Fascinating book written by an autistic child. I am interested in autism and this was a real eye opener.

Sometimes I just can't believe some of the books I can stumble upon while wandering around the public library bookshelves. Months ago, while browsing the poetry section of my library, this book caught my eye. More accurately, the book spine did, and the title attracted me, and I liked the cover. That was it. It seemed interesting, and I filed it away in my memory bank as a book I might check out some time in the future.

Then, I forgot about it.

Fast forward a few months, once again the spine catches my eye. This time, instead of filing it away and potentially forgetting about it again, I nabbed it. And oh, how glad I am I did.

The Mind Tree might be on of the most inspiring books I've ever had the pleasure of reading. It is written by Tito Rajarshi Mukhopadhyay, a young man who was diagnosed with severe non-verbal autism when he was a boy. There is little hope for a child diagnosed with this devastating disorder, lacking the ability to speak or even communicate in any way. It is a life-altering realization for a parent.

But Tito and his mother fought it. Determined to help her son lead as normal a life as possible, Soma fervently worked with her son in hopes of breaking the entanglements on his incarcerated mind. Astonishingly, she discovered he understood numbers and, with time, letters. With letters came words, and with words came communication. She always knew her son was aware despite the doctors' opinions, and with dedication, hard work, and love she unearthed the son she knew was there all along.

Today, Tito still lives in his colorful autistic world, but from this topsy-turvy place he speaks to us with the written word. This is his book, written by this wondrous young man, and it is nothing short of phenomenal. It is a look an autistic child's mind, and I think it will drastically change people's opinions of this 'disorder.' It is truly a magnificent book. The subtitle refers to Tito as 'miraculous,' and I can't think of a better way to describe him, and his book.

The Mind Tree is inspiring, insightful, and enlightening, and I think everyone would benefit from reading it. Please, go find a copy.