I would also note, although this may not be the most politically correct comment, that the style of the writing, the philosophy, and the boy’s responses are culturally very Asian and thus might feel a little foreign to US readers. To be honest, I really didn’t enjoy this book that much (I don’t think it’s really aimed at the general public) and plowed through it in about an hour one afternoon. But, if you have frequent interactions with someone who has severe autism, the insight provided might prove quite valuable.