The Spark

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. Today, At 13, Jacob Is A Paid Researcher In Quantum Physics, Working On Extending Einstein's Theory Of Relativity. Diagnosed At 1 With Severe Autism, At 3 He Was Assigned To Life-skills Classes And His Parents Were Told To Adjust Their Expectations. The Goal: Tying His Own Shoes At 16. Kristine'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.