In this biographical nonfiction book, Helga Thieroff traces the life of her gifted son Kai, from his birth to his tragic death at the age of 21. She explores the stages of Kai's life not only from the perspective of a mother who experiences an emotional rollercoaster while supporting her child, but also with a professional insight into the "otherness" of gifted children and adolescents. She highlights the challenges and misunderstandings these young individuals face in school and society.