The Horse Boy

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Rupert Isaacson's journey begins when he and Kirstin learn their two-year-old son, Rowan, is autistic, leading to heartbreak as they witness his increasing isolation and uncontrollable fits. Despair mounts with each failed treatment until a pivotal moment occurs: Rowan escapes into a field of horses, where a miraculous connection unfolds. The horses respond to him with love, igniting hope that this bond might help alleviate his condition. Determined to find a solution, the Isaacsons leave Texas for Mongolia, the spiritual home of the horse, embarking on an arduous horseback journey that risks their happiness, future, and sanity in search of a cure for Rowan. The narrative is described as elegant and affecting, highlighting the resilience of the human spirit. Critics praise it as captivating and magical, with the writing evoking deep emotional responses. Isaacson, a British ex-professional horse trainer, now resides in Texas with his family. He is also the founding director of the Indigenous Land Rights Fund and has authored other works, with his journalism appearing in prominent publications.