4/$25 The Spark: A Mother's Story of Nurturing Genius by Kristine Barnett

Mix and match listings marked as 4/$25 and get a $25 + shipping offer on 4 books. Weight limit up to 5lbs. This used hardcover book is in a good condition with minor wear to the pages, binding, and possible minor marks within. 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.