Mozart and the Whale: An Asperger's Love Story

"Through their struggles and triumphs, Jerry and Mary Newport show us all what it is to be human and how love truly can conquer all."

-- Stephen Shore, author of Beyond the Wall: Personal Experiences with Autism and Asperger Syndrome

"Where most tales of tribulation pander to sentimentality, Jerry and Mary take us on their journey to love with gut-wrenching honesty and genuine poetry."

-- Eustacia Cutler, author of A Thorn in My Pocket: Temple Grandin's Mother Tells the Family Story

"If you ever wanted to learn anything about what Asperger's syndrome is really like, this is the book to read."

-- Valerie Paradiz, Ph.D., author of Elijah's Cup and Clever Maids

This riveting and inspiring memoir is penned by a couple who fell in love, fell apart, and finally overcame the pressures of fame, family, and Asperger's Syndrome to build a life together.

A riveting and inspiring memoir about a couple who fell in love, fell apart, and finally overcame the pressures of fame, family, and Asperger's syndrome to build a life together.

When Jerry and Mary Newport met, the connection was instant; neither had ever felt more comfortable. A musical genius and a mathematical wonder, the two shared astronomical IQs, but they also shared something else — they both were diagnosed with Asperger's syndrome, a form of autism that affects millions of Americans and makes social contact painfully unbearable. Finding each other after a lifetime of loneliness was a miracle. When Jerry and Mary married, they were catapulted into the limelight. They appeared on 60 Minutes and soon were known as superstars in the world of autism, shining examples of two people who refused to give up in the face of their mutual challenges.

But just when it appeared that their lives would enjoy a fairy-tale ending, their marriage fell apart. The Hollywood feeding frenzy was too much to handle, and they divorced. After years of heartache, soul searching, and personal growth, Jerry and Mary remarried. Today, with their union stronger than ever, they have dedicated themselves to helping countless other people with Asperger's and autism lead lives of dignity. Mozart and the Whale is an unforgettable love story, the incredible chronicle of their journey together — and apart.