Puck

by Kevin P. White

Something wasn’t right. By the time Luke was three years old, we had no doubts that he was he never smiled, never spoke, never even babbled. He was four when they told us that he was autistic, and the news nearly destroyed us…up until that one day when Luke said the one word that would change all of our lives forever... PUCK. Told by his father, PUCK is the amazing story of a severely autistic boy who, through the ceaseless perseverance of his parents and a small number of dedicated coaches, ultimately comes out of his previously impenetrable shell. The change in him changes everyone around him, as he transforms from a child who doesn’t even speak until he is 6-years old, to a teenager whose inspirational achievements on the ice culminate in 19,000 hockey fans giving him a prolonged standing ovation in the nation’s capital. And it all starts with him saying one little word. Winner of TWO INTERNATIONAL BOOK AWARDS

170 pages, Paperback

First published June 11, 2013

About the author

Alternate name: K.P. White
Dr. Kevin P. White (MD, PhD) is a long-time physician and university professor who, after winning numerous national and international awards for his teaching and research, including the prestigious Collip Medal, retired to follow his dream of being a best-selling author. Already the winner of three Reader's Favorite Book Awards - one for non-fiction and the others for full-length novels (Inside a Hollow Tree; The River Riders), he has turned to primarily writing thought-provoking young adult novels. Common threads through all his novels are his easy-to-read style and deep understanding of the human condition, especially among those whom society considers 'different'.

Reviews

[Stephanni Thyng · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is such an amazing story about a family whose life is turned upside down when they determine their son is autistic. However, through the love of hockey their son is able to overcome adversities and be accepted as a true member of the hockey community. This story outlines the adversities families face when trying to include their disabled children in 'normal' every day settings and especially in a world of sports. Truly amazing and inspiring heartfelt story I highly recommend.

[Jane Dickie · Rating 5 out of 5]

really loved this book. read in a couple of days. Having an autistic child is a long journey of learning for a whole family. How they dealt with the people around them who were rude dismissive and nasty but kept going for their son.Their thoughts feeling dreams and fears very raw.great read