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Hello I am hoping my link works here OK . I wanted to share this interview , In my past I have worked with horses and also Autistic children and have always had a yearning to visit Mongolia , so when this book was published I was drawn to his story straight away . I was so impressed at the bravery of this couple, this is a great insight into the story of the Horse Boy an interview with his father,Rupert Isaacson.

As the synopsis says -Today's guest is Rupert Isaacson. An Author, Journalist and Human Rights activist for displaced indigenous tribes and most importantly a dedicated father of an autistic boy called Rowan.

We are very honored to have Rupert and his wife Kristin on air to discuss their amazing journey that took the family across the unspoilt planes of Mongolia on horse back to find healing for their son, all through the various indigenous shamans and healers living in the area.

Rupert has chronicled his family's amazing and brave journey through his book, "The Horse Boy" and a soon to be release film scheduled to hit our screens later this year.

About the Book

When his son Rowan was diagnosed with autism, Rupert Isaacson was devastated, afraid he might never be able to communicate with his child. But when Isaacson, a lifelong horseman, rode their neighbor's horse with Rowan, Rowan improved immeasurably. He was struck with a crazy idea: why not take Rowan to Mongolia, the one place in the world where horses and shamanic healing intersected?

THE HORSE BOY is the dramatic and heartwarming story of that impossible adventure. In Mongolia, the family found undreamed of landscapes and people, unbearable setbacks, and advances beyond their wildest dreams. This is a deeply moving, truly one-of-a-kind story--of a family willing to go to the ends of the earth to help their son, and of a boy learning to connect with the world for the first time.

Healing, Autism, Shamanism, Shamans, Horses, "Rupert Isaacson", "The Horse Boy","TheSpiritGuides.co.uk" ~

this is a powerful interview and I fully respect his descriptions of the difference between healing and cure and how the Shamans worked with his son, Rowan and the incredible shifts that occurred in him..

I read the book some time ago and have seen the film, I recommend both . I think the whole film is on utube.

Another book wanted to recommend here, though its not purely about Shamanism , in so many ways it IS about Shamanism, ( if that makes sense ) and perhaps one of the most powerful books about our impact on Nature and the Wild, the land the earth..the people who live in the most extraordinary places on this planet, and their perceptions and knowledge.

Its about language , time , Ayahuasca , the impact of the missionaries ( still ongoing ) to name a few topics explored as she travels .. http://www.jaygriffiths.com/ this is her ( Jay Griffiths ) web site the book is called, Wild and Elemental Journey , if you go to the site you can read reviews and the introduction ..I am re reading parts of it again ..

Hope you enjoy these links and find them inspiring and useful.

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I also thoroughly recommend both the book and the film. It conveys so many avenues of possibility without being preachy or sensationalist. I felt humbled to “travel” to Siberia with Rupert and Kristin and experience the huge compassion they have for Rowan.

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Hello Mhairead,

I have the book and found it profoundly moving! But I haven't seen the film, I'll look it up on YouTube. Thanks for the post & interview.
My eldest grandson is on the spectrum, not as severe as little Rowan but never the less has trouble coping with life most of the time (he has ADHD and Aspergers) He has just started riding lessons with his school and has fallen in love with a horse named Norman! I'm just so pleased that riding Norman has
given him so much joy and it's great that he relates so well with him.


Cass

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Thank you Cass that's great you have connected with the book and your grandson has discovered the healing power of Norman ( love the name ) Its magical to see how they connect , I have done Voluntary work for the RDA in the past and its really moving to see the transformation that can happen with the special kids..I hope you get to see him with Norman and I hope that he continues to enjoy the process- its a great challenge for any child to relate with care for and to ride a horse ..I think its one of the best hobbies they can take up .

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"I hope you get to see him with Norman and I hope that he continues to enjoy the process- its a great challenge for any child to relate with care for and to ride a horse ..I think its one of the best hobbies they can take up ."

I hope I can get to see him too Mhairead! I love to watch horses, such beautiful graceful creatures....sadly my one experience with riding left me a little afraid to mount one again (I was very nervous and the horse picked this up kept rearing and I was left clinging on for dear life!!) I am so pleased he has this opportunity to relate to such wonderful animals.


Cass )) x