
Born on a Blue Day
A Memoir
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Simon Vance
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Daniel Tammet
Worldwide, there are fewer than 50 living savants, those autistic individuals who can perform miraculous mental calculations or artistic feats. (Think Dustin Hoffman's character in Rain Man.) Until now, none of them has been able to discuss his or her thought processes, much less write a book. Daniel Tammet is the first.
Tammet's problems were apparent from childhood. He was shunned by his classmates and often resorted to rocking and humming quietly. Yet he could memorize almost anything, and his math and language skills were astonishing. By high school, Daniel was diagnosed as autistic, and he began to discover his own superhuman abilities: calculating huge sums in his head in seconds, learning new languages in one week, and memorizing more than 22,000 digits of pi.
With heart-melting simplicity and astonishing self-awareness, Born on a Blue Day tells Daniel's story: from his childhood frustrations to adult triumphs, while explaining how his mind works. He thinks in pictures. He sees numbers as complex shapes: 37 is lumpy like porridge; 89 reminds him of falling snow. Today, Daniel has emerged as one of the world's most fascinating minds and inspiring stories. His brain has amazed scientists for years, and everyone will be moved by his remarkable life story.
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"[Tanmet's] ability to express himself clearly and with a surprisingly engaging tone (given his symptoms) makes for an account that will intrigue." (Publishers Weekly)
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I would say that this story probably works better as a documentary film and will try and rent the DVD of "Brainman" if it exists.
The perfectionism cited as a characteristic of this spectrum came through loud and clear, with the "all my ducks in a row" factor, and the book seemed more like a laundry list of all the elements of a very good life, rather than a struggle to deal with any sort of disability.
I did find the elaborate descriptions of numerical patterns and game strategies tedious and fast-forwarded through these sections.
Anyway it was a good "workout" read. I don't ask much in my listening, as I use most audiobooks as a second activity while exercising, driving, doing other routine tasks. I prefer a smooth, calm narration with minimal drama, and this listen satisfied most of my requirements.
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I found the descriptions of Tammet's experience of autism to be very interesting. I was very moved by his courage in moving far from home and making bis own way- and also admired his parents for supporting him!Any additional comments?
I was glad to have read the book, but found the latter half of the book less captivating.Fascinating in part
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The monotonous tone was hard to get used to and obsession for numbers, but soon I found it very endearing and understood much further the difficulties of autism, and was even more in awe at Daniel's personal achievements and willingness to take on such large risks early in his life. The willingness to go out and make something of himself is in no way to be taken lightly. Well done!
Hard to connect at first but very heart warming and inspiring
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I had never read the print version, but the Audible edition was an interesting story that helps make a person think about the way their mind works.Interesting story
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We are all different
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A rare description of a Savant from the inside.
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How wonderful and such am inspiration
Thank you for this Mr. Tammet. I am forever in your debt.
A deep look at the life of an Autistic man
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Ordinary Life Through Unordinary Eyes
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This is an Important Book
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Fabulous
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