So I Hit Him is an unforgettable story that comes with a warning: "This book contains scenes that some readers amy find distressing".
Born in a former workhouse hospital in Manchester, England with multiple disabilities and not expected to survive, Michael was placed in care from birth. By the time he was 17, he had been placed in over 30 institutions and had suffered every manner of physical, emotional and sexual abuse and neglect.
His Asperger's became the key to his survival in a hostile world, enabling him to endure punishment, deprivation and emotional conflict. His rage and frustration had created a man who used violence to deal with most situations in life.
Michael's strong will to live and learn enabled him to survive not only his time in care, but also his forced migration, as a child, to Australia, and his later alcohol addiction. It also enabled him to finally succeed in his ultimate goals of getting an education and helping youth in trouble.
So I Hit Him is the compelling story of a man, who, despite all odds being against him, still says he had a lucky life.
