Being Me: The Start, is a biography that speaks about the life of Andrew Neumann. Andrew was born in Arizona to his parents who were middle class working parents. Andrew discusses all of his first past memories that got to where Andrew is today. Andrew also talks about not just his past but the present where he is today. Being me isn't just a saying that everyone always says when they want self -love for themselves. Being me is something much more to Andrew and Andrew wasn't meant to be like everyone else. Andrew sees life through his own lens and not through the lens of others. Andrew was born with autism and his life story can inspire and give hope to so many. Andrew is proud to be who he is and will never change anything. Being me: the start really shines a light on important issues that individuals with or without autism do face on a regular basis.