Rex

Truly this is the most amazing story I have ever read of a mother's love for her child who was born blind and autistic. I think I was as impressed with the mother as I was with Rex's indomitable spirit and genius. Cathleen Lewis is a remarkable person in her accomplishments and now even more so since she has shown us how she has grown spiritually through all of the trauma in their lives. The last chapter in the book was perhaps the best to me as she showed how God has used Rex and his problems to help her know Him in a personal way.

I did not know that the savant club was so very small - only twenty one or so in the whole world. Cathleen has made her mark in the field of autisim and child blindness. Hopefully, this book will inspire others who face the same challenges. She states that God works in unexpected ways and also is a master of irony. How true and how wonderful that she has found her "niche" in life. I look forward to watching Rex as he continues to grow up and amaze the world with his piano accomplishments. 60 Minutes did a wonderful job in their presentation of him as a six year old and then a follow-up at nine. I hope they will do other shows to keep us informed of this unusually gifted young man.