The Unstoppable Eddie Fugate: A Feel-Good Story of Life on The Spectrum

Little Eddie Fugate is diagnosed with autism during a time when few people even know what that means. At just six years old, he is sent to the Orient State Institute—which sounds fancy, but it is just a big farm out in Ohio with a bunch of folks like Eddie. Now, Eddie's a natural mischief-maker, and soon he catches the eye of a young worker named Susan Armstrong. She sees that Eddie possesses unique gifts—not supernatural, but everyday gifts in super-abundance. With Susan's help and Eddie's determination, he pursues the simplest of dreams: to be like everyone else, nothing more. As Eddie forges his extraordinary life of independence and connectedness, those he meets along the way can either help him or get out of the way. One thing's for sure, Eddie is going to live on his own terms, with some help from his friends. Readers are LOVING this heartwarming and touching feel-good coming of age story ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“…There will be parts that will bring a tear to your eye but no matter what you will find yourself rooting for Eddie. Once you start this book it will pull you in until you finish it. Give it a read.”–Goodreads Reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “…This is a story that will stay with you for a long time. It is disturbing, heart warming, and emotional…This book could change for the better, the way you look at people with disabilities.” –Goodreads Reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐”This was: ONE OF MY FAVORITE BOOKS I HAVE READ THIS YEAR!!! I wish I could give it more than 5 stars! This was an interesting, witty, touching, heart-warming read, that I found I did not want to put down! I laughed, I cried, I cheered Eddie on - I felt ALL of the "feels". I was glued to my Kindle screen from the first page to the last. Simply a GREAT read! SO worthy of your TBR list!” –Goodreads Reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐ “This book made me sad, and then it made me hopeful, with a few chuckles and lots of respect for the differently abled and those who help find a better place for all. I already learned much appreciation for the Special Ed. teachers with whom I worked, whose insights helped all students, not just those on their case loads. This book taught me more. Friendship comes in so many ways, and Eddie made friends . . . and stood up for himself also. Some details might be a bit much for some, but that’s true of life. Love makes up for much.” –Goodreads Reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐”Well written characters and good story. It is an emotional read but inspiring to see how Eddie doesn't let autism stop him.” –Netgalley Reviewer An earlier edition of this book was originally published under the title No More Yellow Buses. Read more View Less