Kristine Barnett Biography

Jacob, Kristine Barnett's son, has a higher IQ than Albert Einstein. Experts predicted Jake would never be able to tie his own shoes when he was two. He began working on an original astrophysics theory at the age of nine, which experts believe will put him in line for a Nobel Prize someday. At the age of 14, he is pursuing a PhD in physics. The powerful storey of one mother's love and her stubborn refusal to give up on her child is told in Barnett's book The Spark: A Mother's Story of Nurturing Genius. A remarkable autobiography of a woman who followed her motherly instincts, even when they contradicted her husband's and all the professionals who told her it was hopeless - even as Jake retreated deeper into his own silent world. Barnett took Jake out of special education and began preparing him for regular kindergarten on her own. She resolved to follow and fuel Jacob's spark - his passionate interests - even if she couldn't make sense of them, relying on the insights she gained at the daycare centre she ran out of her garage. Why focus on what he couldn't do? Why not concentrate on what he could do? This fundamental philosophy, combined with her belief in the power of ordinary childhood experiences (softball, picnics, s'mores) and the importance of play, enabled Barnett to overcome seemingly insurmountable odds. Years later, she - and the experts - would realise that Jake's intense preoccupation with things like shadows on the wall and plaid fabric had been a gateway to math, astronomy, and physics for young Jake. Kristine Barnett's storey is both dramatic and inspiring, and it will change the way you think about children and parenting. It demonstrates the strength of love and bravery in the face of overwhelming odds, and it reveals the dazzling possibilities that can emerge when we learn how to unlock the true potential that exists within every child and within all of us. Acorn Hill Academy, a daycare serving local families, was founded by Barnett in 1996. She and her husband, Michael, presently run Jacob's Place, a charitable community centre for autistic and special-needs children and their families.

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