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PublisherRandom House Publishing Group
ISBN-100812993373
ISBN-139780812993370
eBay Product ID (ePID)117299169
Product Key Features
Book TitleSpark : a Mother's Story of Nurturing, Genius, and Autism
Number of Pages272 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2013
TopicAutism Spectrum Disorders, Personal Memoirs, Children with Special Needs, Medical, Science & Technology
IllustratorYes
GenreFamily & Relationships, Biography & Autobiography
AuthorKristine Barnett
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Height1 in
Item Weight17 Oz
Item Length9.5 in
Item Width6.4 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
Dewey Edition23
Reviews"This eloquent memoir about an extraordinary boy and a resilient and remarkable mother will be of interest to every parent and/or educator hoping to nurture a child's authentic 'spark.' "- Publishers Weekly "[A] compelling memoir . . . Jake is unusual, but so is his superhuman mom."- Booklist "An invigorating, encouraging read."- Kirkus Reviews " The Spark is about the transformative power of a mother's unconditional love. If you have a child who's 'different'-and who doesn't?-you won't be able to put it down."-Sylvia Nasar, author of A Beautiful Mind and Grand Pursuit " The Spark describes in glowing terms the profound intensity with which a mother can love her child."-Andrew Solomon, author of The Noonday Demon and Far from the Tree "Every parent and teacher should read this fabulous book!"-Temple Grandin, author of Thinking in Pictures and co-author of The Autistic Brain, "[An] amazing memoir . . . compulsive reading." -- The Washington Post " The Spark is about the transformative power of unconditional love. If you have a child who's 'different'--and who doesn't?--you won't be able to put it down." --Sylvia Nasar, author of A Beautiful Mind "Love, illness, faith, tragedy and triumph--it's all here. . . . Jake Barnett's story contains wisdom for every parent." -- Newsday "This eloquent memoir about an extraordinary boy and a resilient and remarkable mother will be of interest to every parent and/or educator hoping to nurture a child's authentic 'spark.'" --Publishers Weekly "Compelling . . . Jake is unusual, but so is his superhuman mom." --Booklist " The Spark describes in glowing terms the profound intensity with which a mother can love her child." --Andrew Solomon, author of The Noonday Demon and Far from the Tree "An invigorating, encouraging read." -- Kirkus Reviews "Every parent and teacher should read this fabulous book!" --Temple Grandin, author of Thinking in Pictures and co-author of The Autistic Brain From the Hardcover edition., Advance praise for The Spark " The Spark is about the transformative power of a mother's unconditional love. If you have a child who's 'different'-and who doesn't?-you won't be able to put it down."-Sylvia Nasar, author of A Beautiful Mind and Grand Pursuit " The Spark describes in glowing terms the profound intensity with which a mother can love her child."-Andrew Solomon, author of The Noonday Demon and Far from the Tree "Every parent and teacher should read this fabulous book!"-Temple Grandin, author of Thinking in Pictures and co-author of The Autistic Brain From the Hardcover edition., "[An] amazing memoir . . . compulsive reading." -- The Washington Post " The Spark is about the transformative power of unconditional love. If you have a child who's 'different'--and who doesn't?--you won't be able to put it down." --Sylvia Nasar, author of A Beautiful Mind "Love, illness, faith, tragedy and triumph--it's all here. . . . Jake Barnett's story contains wisdom for every parent." -- Newsday "This eloquent memoir about an extraordinary boy and a resilient and remarkable mother will be of interest to every parent and/or educator hoping to nurture a child's authentic 'spark.'" --Publishers Weekly "Compelling . . . Jake is unusual, but so is his superhuman mom." --Booklist " The Spark describes in glowing terms the profound intensity with which a mother can love her child." --Andrew Solomon, author of The Noonday Demon and Far from the Tree "An invigorating, encouraging read." -- Kirkus Reviews "Every parent and teacher should read this fabulous book!" --Temple Grandin, author of Thinking in Pictures and co-author of The Autistic Brain, Advance praise for The Spark " The Spark is about the transformative power of unconditional love. If you have a child who's 'different'-and who doesn't?-you won't be able to put it down."-Sylvia Nasar, author of A Beautiful Mind and Grand Pursuit " The Spark describes in glowing terms the profound intensity with which a mother can love her child."-Andrew Solomon, author of The Noonday Demon and Far from the Tree "Every parent and teacher should read this fabulous book!"-Temple Grandin, author of Thinking in Pictures and co-author of The Autistic Brain
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Dewey Decimal616.9285882092
SynopsisKristine Barnett's son Jacob has an IQ higher than Einstein's, a photographic memory, and he taught himself calculus in two weeks. At nine he started working on an original theory in astrophysics that experts believe may someday put him in line for a Nobel Prize, and at age twelve he became a paid researcher in quantum physics. But the story of Kristine's journey with Jake is all the more remarkable because his extraordinary mind was almost lost to autism. At age two, when Jake was diagnosed, Kristine was told he might never be able to tie his own shoes. The Spark is a remarkable memoir of mother and son. Surrounded by "experts" at home and in special ed who tried to focus on Jake's most basic skills and curtail his distracting interests--moving shadows on the wall, stars, plaid patterns on sofa fabric--Jake made no progress, withdrew more and more into his own world, and eventually stopped talking completely. Kristine knew in her heart that she had to make a change. Against the advice of her husband, Michael, and the developmental specialists, Kristine followed her instincts, pulled Jake out of special ed, and began preparing him for mainstream kindergarten on her own. Relying on the insights she developed at the daycare center she runs out of the garage in her home, Kristine resolved to follow Jacob's "spark"--his passionate interests. Why concentrate on what he couldn't do? Why not focus on what he could? This basic philosophy, along with her belief in the power of ordinary childhood experiences (softball, picnics, s'mores around the campfire) and the importance of play, helped Kristine overcome huge odds. The Barnetts were not wealthy people, and in addition to financial hardship, Kristine herself faced serious health issues. But through hard work and determination on behalf of Jake and his two younger brothers, as well as an undying faith in their community, friends, and family, Kristine and Michael prevailed. The results were beyond anything anyone could have imagined. Dramatic, inspiring, and transformative, The Spark is about the power of love and courage in the face of overwhelming obstacles, and the dazzling possibilities that can occur when we learn how to tap the true potential that lies within every child, and in all of us. Praise for The Spark "[An] amazing memoir . . . compulsive reading." -- The Washington Post " The Spark is about the transformative power of unconditional love. If you have a child who's 'different'--and who doesn't?--you won't be able to put it down." --Sylvia Nasar, author of A Beautiful Mind "Love, illness, faith, tragedy and triumph--it's all here. . . . Jake Barnett's story contains wisdom for every parent." -- Newsday "This eloquent memoir about an extraordinary boy and a resilient and remarkable mother will be of interest to every parent and/or educator hoping to nurture a child's authentic 'spark.'" --Publishers Weekly "Compelling . . . Jake is unusual, but so is his superhuman mom." --Booklist " The Spark describes in glowing terms the profound intensity with which a mother can love her child." --Andrew Solomon, author of The Noonday Demon and Far from the Tree "Every parent and teacher should read this fabulous book!" --Temple Grandin, author of Thinking in Pictures and co-author of The Autistic Brain, Kristine Barnett's son Jacob has an IQ higher than Einstein's, a photographic memory, and he taught himself calculus in two weeks. At nine he started working on an original theory in astrophysics that experts believe may someday put him in line for a Nobel Prize, and at age twelve he became a paid researcher in quantum physics. But the story of Kristine's journey with Jake is all the more remarkable because his extraordinary mind was almost lost to autism. At age two, when Jake was diagnosed, Kristine was told he might never be able to tie his own shoes." ""The Spark" is a remarkable memoir of mother and son. Surrounded by "experts" at home and in special ed who tried to focus on Jake's most basic skills and curtail his distracting interests--moving shadows on the wall, stars, plaid patterns on sofa fabric--Jake made no progress, withdrew more and more into his own world, and eventually stopped talking completely. Kristine knew in her heart that she had to make a change. Against the advice of her husband, Michael, and the developmental specialists, Kristine followed her instincts, pulled Jake out of special ed, and began preparing him for mainstream kindergarten on her own. Relying on the insights she developed at the daycare center she runs out of the garage in her home, Kristine resolved to follow Jacob's "spark"--his passionate interests. Why concentrate on what he couldn't do? Why not focus on what he could? This basic philosophy, along with her belief in the power of ordinary childhood experiences (softball, picnics, s'mores around the campfire) and the importance of play, helped Kristine overcome huge odds. The Barnetts were not wealthy people, and in addition to financial hardship, Kristine herself faced serious health issues. But through hard work and determination on behalf of Jake and his two younger brothers, as well as an undying faith in their community, friends, and family, Kristine and Michael prevailed. The results were beyond anything anyone could have imagined. Dramatic, inspiring, and transformative, "The Spark "is about the power of love and courage in the face of overwhelming obstacles, and the dazzling possibilities that can occur when we learn how to tap the true potential that lies within every child, and in all of us. Praise for" The Spark"" "" An] amazing memoir . . . compulsive reading."--"The Washington Post"" " ""The Spark" is about the transformative power of unconditional love. If you have a child who's 'different'--and who doesn't?--you won't be able to put it down."--Sylvia Nasar, author of" A Beautiful Mind" "Love, illness, faith, tragedy and triumph--it's all here. . . . Jake Barnett's story contains wisdom for every parent."--"Newsday"" " "This eloquent memoir about an extraordinary boy and a resilient and remarkable mother will be of interest to every parent and/or educator hoping to nurture a child's authentic 'spark.'""--Publishers Weekly"" " "Compelling . . . Jake is unusual, but so is his superhuman mom.""--Booklist" ""The Spark" describes in glowing terms the profound intensity with which a mother can love her child."--Andrew Solomon, author of "The Noonday Demon "and" Far from the Tree" "Every parent and teacher should read this fabulous book "--Temple Grandin, author of "Thinking in Pictures "and co-author of" The Autistic Brain"
LC Classification NumberRJ506.A9B278 2013
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- 27. Sep. 2017
Wonderful, inspiring story, well told
This story is about an autistic boy who not only overcomes his autism, but is discovered to be a true genius. But the true story behind the story is his Mother who is the real hero! She is , well, words fail me, She is an over achiever, so full of a Mother's love, impossibly brave, and successfully (against the expert's opinions) raises not only her own child but helps so many others, too. The best part is how normal the boy becomes and yet is still a genius. Fascinating book!!!!Bestätigter Kauf: JaArtikelzustand: Gebraucht
- 20. Nov. 2017
Love the book but bought a library book
I love the book, but this was for a gift and this was a library copy - therefore I cannot gift to anyone who will assume I was the one who kept it from the library.Bestätigter Kauf: JaArtikelzustand: Gebraucht
