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How Can I Talk If My Lips Don't Move..by Tito Rajarshi Mukhopadhyay

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Tito Rajarshi Mukhopadhyay was diagnosed with low-functioning autism at a young age. Determined to help him, his mother Soma taught him how to read and write. His poems, written between the ages of 8 and 11, became renowned throughout the world. Tito gives us a glimpse into his mind and how he views the world along with:

  • How he tells a stories.
  • How he hears stories from his reflection.
  • How the sounds he hears become colors
  • How beauty fills both his mind and his heart.

This rare account of autism from a non-verbal person on the spectrum challenges preconceived notions about the condition and offers hope to others and their parents.

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Customer Reviews (4.5 / 5 · 2 reviews)

Leo H. ★★★★★

I was blown away by how much structure and raw emotion fit into such a short collection, especially the poems he wrote between ages 8 and 11—it’s hard to believe a child composed them. The book itself is slim, but I found myself rereading pages for the honesty in every line.

Charlotte I. ★★★★☆

The way Tito’s poems move from simple observations to deep questions about communication is genuinely striking, especially given he wrote them as a child. I wish the book included a bit more context on his mother’s teaching methods, but the raw voice here is worth the read.