<p>Rupert Isaacson''s <i>The Horse Boy </i>is one family''s epic journey to rescue their son.<br><br>Rupert and Kirstin Isaacson were heartbroken when they learned that their two-year-old son Rowan was autistic. And with each passing day, Rowan''s growing isolation, his uncontrollable fits, each failed treatment, filled them with despair.<br><br>Then one day Rowan escaped and ran into a field of horses. Rupert watched in horror - but saw a miracle occur. The horses responded lovingly to Rowan - and he to them. Could Rowan''s affinity with these animals save their son from his condition?<br><br>The Isaacsons left their home in Texas and travelled to the plains and mountains of Mongolia - the spiritual home of the horse - risking everything - their happiness, future and sanity - on an arduous epic horseback journey in search of a cure for Rowan . . .<br><br>''An elegant, affecting narrative...a triumph of the human spirit'' <i>Daily Telegraph</i><br><br>''Captivating, incredible, a magic