Author: Rupert Isaacson
Price: Rs.299/- on Flipkart
I had been wanting to read this book for ages, and it was lying on my bookshelf for a long time too. I have taken this new oath to finish off all those unread books and only then buy a new one! I know that won’t last long, but still am going good till now 
The Horse Boy, written by Rupert Isaacson is the true story of their family’s journey all the way from the West to the plains and mountains of Mongolia, in search of healing powers for their son Rowan who was diagnosed with autism.
The Isaacson’s are heartbroken when they learn that 3yo Rowan is autistic. Their days begin to revolve around looking for ways to make him feel better, while lurking in fear about the next tantrum coming by. In the midst of all these, Rupert one day sees a miracle in how nature and esp. horses have a soothing effect on Rowan. Rupert also begins to notice that Rowan undergoes miraculous changes when he is around Shamans, even if it lasts only for a while. That makes Rupert decide to embark on a journey which could change their lives forever – to the spiritual home of the horses and the land of the Shamans – Mongolia!
The book is not only an inspiring story about an arduous, epic journey which cannot not touch your heart, but also makes for a beautiful travelogue. The author succeeds in bringing the natural beauty of Mongolia right in front of your eyes, which I think is remarkable while writing out such a heart-warming story and your own at that! You will definitely end up putting it on your must-visit list 
Also, this is one of those books where you actually start associating with the characters. Every small improvement in Rowan brings a smile on your face and makes you heave a sigh of relief. It is really really interesting to learn about the Shamans as well – you would not want to believe such miracles work, but they have turned true and are right in front of you!
The journey is long, the going tough, the result unknown – Will the Isaacsons’s be able to last till the end? Will Rowan find a cure in Shamanism? Read to know more 
That seems like a interesting book! Will pick it up soooon
I think u will like it
Very well written review Swaram! Looks like an interesting book! Will surely add it in my To-Read list
Thank u
I loved reading it 
Another interesting book. Was about to type, ‘will look out for it’ but honestly I don’t read this genre but high time I tried it
I hv been reading a lot of autobiographies of late
Incidentally, I happened to pick up Kiran bedi’s ‘I Dare’ as the next one too 
That’s about 5-6 in a row 
I will the usual comment that i say on books Hope to get time to read them all ..
Ha ha! And u still liked the post
yeah .. it made u smile though
Aaha
I think you had told me about this book. Have to see if I can find it. I have loads of unread books too! Have to work my way through them before I reserve any more books
Hmm I think we talked about it
Hope I do finish them all soon, bcoz I alrdy hv a long wishlist ready on flipkart 
Am so glad I hv company and someone said it out too Smithu
Ok, checked, the book is not available in my library
One less book to read 
Will pick it up when I am in India 
*waiting with impatience to get there and read away with FlipKart :*
Ya flipkart is a boon, but I really miss a good library close by
Oh wow! Very different subject and a storyline!! Sounds interesting! Will definitely check it out!
Hope u like it too
I think I should read it just to be familiar in case families I see tell me they are going to try that as intervention for autism. I don’t want to critique anything without reading but so far, there hasn’t been a cure for autism…it’s only the behaviours and emotions that can be managed. But would like to read it to get an understanding at the very least…
I know this might be a spoiler, but the book does not say Rowan is exactly cured too
I’ve got the book………….totally inspiring really. I cant imagine how the parents put all their hopes into their son being healed by shamans…I mean in these modern times do people who live in cities really do tht???. But I guess desperate times calls for desperate measures
I know! The book is for sure gripping! Makes u wonder, and at the same times almost believe what you read