The Spark Paperback by Kristine Barnett

Product Details

• Publisher: Vintage Canada (2014-07-01)
• Language: English
• Paperback: 288 pages
• ISBN-13: 9780307362780
• Item Weight: 221.13 grams
• Dimensions: 7.9 x 5.2 x 0.7 cm

The extraordinary memoir of a mother's love, commitment and nurturing, which allowed her son, originally diagnosed with severe autism, to flourish into a universally recognized genius and how any parent can help their child find their spark.

At thirteen, Jacob is a paid researcher in quantum physics, working on extending Einstein's theory of relativity. Diagnosed at age one with severe autism, at three he was assigned to life-skills classes and his parents were told to adjust their expectations. The goal: tying his own shoes at sixteen. Kristine Barnett's belief in the power of hope and the dazzling possibilities that can occur when we keep our minds open and learn to fuel a child's true potential changed everything.

About the Author

KRISTINE BARNETT is the mother of Jacob Barnett and his 3 younger siblings. She runs a daycare that includes both typical and special-needs children. She is also the founder of Jacob's Place, a non-profit organization designed to help children with autism, as well as an award-winning sports league for autistic children.