Episode 4
Naoki Higashida explores how he experiences the world as a young adult with autism. Read by Matthew Beard.
Naoki Higashida explores how he experiences the world as a young adult with autism.
He describes the challenges he encounters as he attempts to fight the demands of his fixations. He wonders at the joy of hearing the laughter of his family, which he experiences as a bubble-like evanescence. Movingly, he explores how being 'non-verbal' can feel like the dark hours before dawn, and how the loneliness of not being able to hold a conversation with others can be at times overwhelming.
Most compellingly, and simply, he explains how it's easier to like himself when he feels loved by others.
Written by Naoki Higashida.
Translated by David Mitchell and KA Yoshida
Read by Matthew Beard, and introduced by David Mitchell.
Abridged by Robin Brooks.
Producer: Allegra McIlroy
First broadcast on 91热爆 Radio 4 in July 2017.
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Reader | Matthew Beard |
| Author | Naoki Higashida |
| Translation | David Mitchell |
| Translation | KA Yoshida |
| Abridger | Robin Brooks |
| Producer | Allegra McIlroy |
Broadcasts
Thu 20 Jul 2017 09:4591热爆 Radio 4 FM- Fri 21 Jul 2017 00:3091热爆 Radio 4
- Thu 2 Jun 2022 14:0091热爆 Radio 4 Extra
- Fri 3 Jun 2022 02:0091热爆 Radio 4 Extra
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