The Spark describes in glowing terms the profound intensity with which a mother can love her child Andrew Solomon, author of Far from the Tree n n Extraordinary. A story of triumph against the odds and its one that [Kristine] Barnett insists other parents can learn from Sunday Times n n Kristine Barnetts son Jacob has an IQ higher than Einstein and a photographic memory. At nine he developed an original theory in astrophysics that may earn a Nobel Prize. But Jakes story is all the more remarkable because his extraordinary mind was almost lost to autism. n n When the experts wanted to restrict his behaviour - staring at shadows on the wall, stars, patterns - Jake withdrew into his own world. But against all the advice, Kristine decided to follow Jacobs passions - his spark. The results were beyond anything anyone could have imagined. n n Dramatic and inspiring, The Spark is about the power of love and what can happen when we tap the true potential that lies within every child. n n If you have a child whos different - and who doesnt? - you wont be able to put it down Sylvia Nasar, author of A Beautiful Mind n n Every parent and teacher should read this fabulous book! Temple Grandin, author of Thinking in Pictures and co-author of The Autistic Brain n n Astonishing, remarkable Mail on Sunday n n Amazing, compulsive reading. Barnett not only fights heroically on Jakes behalf, she also beats down every other obstacle that life hurls at her and her family Washington Post n