Living with the Light

Postby **Ashley** » Fri Jan 02, 2009 9:11 pm

Has anyone ever read this title? It's a manga about a family dealing with the birth/raising of an autistic child. Honestly I've never seen anything like this before, and was deeply curious about it.

I'm pretty sure CAA has a fair number of autistic members, so I'd be especially interested in their opinions regarding it.

Postby **ShiroiHikari** » Fri Jan 02, 2009 9:32 pm

I've read the whole first volume and I would really like to read more of it.

Postby **Ashley** » Sat Jan 03, 2009 8:59 am

I saw volume 2 (just as big as the first one) out at Borders yesterday for $15

Postby **ShiroiHikari** » Sat Jan 03, 2009 9:49 am

I might have to go up there and read that in the store today. (Can't really justify buying it right now >_>)

Postby **minakichan** » Tue Jan 06, 2009 5:21 am

Went to an American comic convention-- you know, those conventions that AREN'T anime cons or Star Trek cons-- and bought volumes 1-3 for $1 each there shyeaah.

I uh haven't started on them though. I just felt like bragging. Those things are like giant coupon books.

Postby **Doubleshadow** » Sat Jan 10, 2009 10:58 am

I believe I saw this one I the bookstore. I didn't buy it because I feared it would be depressing. Hows the mood in it?

Postby **ShiroiHikari** » Sat Jan 10, 2009 11:34 am

It's actually very optimistic. There are some sad parts, but the overall tone is a positive one.

Postby **Lady Kenshin** » Thu May 28, 2009 10:57 am

I want to read this given my brother and I, but I just haven't had the opportunity yet...

Postby **ChristianKitsune** » Mon Oct 19, 2009 12:46 am

I've been reading volume one... its really fantastic. Very deep and heartwarming, as well as heart wrenching! Sometimes I feel as its purpose is nothing more than a "Informational tract" but then I keep reading and that feeling goes away.

Its worht the 15 dollars.. I got mine for 10 percent off though because the spine is bubbled and damaged XD

my last fm profile! · Postby **rocklobster** » Tue Oct 20, 2009 4:38 am

Where can I find a copy? Is it available for reading online?

Postby **That Dude** » Fri Oct 23, 2009 8:31 am

I've seen it and it got me curious but I haven't read it yet.

Postby **ShiroiHikari** » Mon Sep 06, 2010 11:46 am

I usually don't like to gravedig threads, but I don't think I should start a new one in this case either. Recently, I stumbled upon an article announcing that the mangaka, Tobe Keiko, died back in January. The manga was unfortunately left unfinished.

http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2010-01-29/with-the-light-manga-creator-keiko-tobe-passes-away

PS: If you want to check out this series, now is a good time because the first volume is available on Amazon for only a couple of bucks, brand new, not used.

http://www.amazon.com/Light-Vol-Raising-Autistic-Child/dp/B003P2VE3C/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1283798831&sr=8-1

Postby **ChristianKitsune** » Mon Sep 06, 2010 12:03 pm

ShiroiHikari (post: 1422359) wrote:I usually don't like to gravedig threads, but I don't think I should start a new one in this case either. Recently, I stumbled upon an article announcing that the mangaka, Tobe Keiko, died back in January. The manga was unfortunately left unfinished.

http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2010-01-29/with-the-light-manga-creator-keiko-tobe-passes-away

PS: If you want to check out this series, now is a good time because the first volume is available on Amazon for only a couple of bucks, brand new, not used.

http://www.amazon.com/Light-Vol-Raising-Autistic-Child/dp/B003P2VE3C/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1283798831&sr=8-1

Oh man, that's really really saddd!

I just ordered volume 2 XD

Postby **Atria35** » Mon Sep 06, 2010 3:42 pm

That's terrible! I'm sorry the mangaka died- through this manga, they were able to provide so many with an idea of what autism is, and how it can be dealt with through love and patience, even though it could be hard. There should be more manga like it.

MY YOUTUBE CHANNEL!!! · Postby **steenajack** » Mon Sep 06, 2010 9:07 pm

Aww, that is sad to hear that the manga-ka passed away.

Postby **ScalpelFactory** » Tue Sep 07, 2010 1:25 am

I clicked on 'New Posts' and couldn't believe my eyes! I LOVE this series, I've read the first 4 or 5 books [which is quite the undertaking, relative to most manga].

I'm not going to lie, the thing that drew me in was the fact that the autistic child's father is a glasses character who can be frequently found in a suit. xD Oh, fandom buttons. I just can't help myself when they're pressed.

However! I was very impressed to see the conflict resolution and the family lovingly hold together through thick and [VERY!] thin~ It's a bittersweet story, and I can say I've learned a lot thus far. I am privileged to have this title at my local library. I'd say request it if you don't have it at yours! It's a good, enriching read!

Postby **Ingemar** » Thu Sep 09, 2010 5:57 pm

Ashley (post: 1279403) wrote:I'm pretty sure CAA has a fair number of autistic members,

I see what you did there. OUCH!

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