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The Spark: A Mother's Story of Nurturing Genius
The Spark A Mother's Story of Nurturing Genius
Author: Kristine Barnett
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. Last summer, at age twelve, he became a paid researcher in quantum physics. But the...  more »
ISBN-13: 9780812993370
ISBN-10: 0812993373
Publication Date: 4/9/2013
Pages: 272
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Publisher: Random House
Book Type: Hardcover
Other Versions: Paperback, Audio CD
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I could not put this book down, every chapter amazed me.

Kristine Barnett has written from the heart, you feel her pain, joy, fear and surprise along the way. There is nothing she wouldn't do for others...it all comes natural, she truly knew what to do for her autistic son Jacob and she wasn't afraid to upset the apple cart of public schools. Along the way, others are helped by her can-do attitude.

The family has a good sense of humor, and they need it for all they go thru. A very eye-opening book where you keep rooting for Jacob. I hope there is a sequel - I'd like to see what Jacob Barnett is up to!


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