Description
The Horse Boy: A Father’s Quest to Heal His Son by Rupert Isaacson is a memoir about a father’s extraordinary journey with his autistic son, Rowan. When Rupert discovers that spending time on horseback seems to help Rowan connect and communicate, he begins to wonder if horses might offer a way forward.
The family eventually travels to Mongolia, where Isaacson hopes to combine Rowan’s connection with horses with the region’s traditions of shamanic healing. Their journey takes them through unfamiliar landscapes and difficult setbacks, alongside experiences that give the family new hope and a deeper understanding of Rowan.
A moving choice for readers interested in memoirs, autism, family journeys, horses and extraordinary real-life adventures.
