‘Born on a blue day’ by Daniel Tammet
This book just came out. I read it in 3 days. I just got back into reading big style. Loved it and just wanted to read on. Was also tempted to take my time to prolong the enjoyment but being part of the ‘I want it all now’ generation, wanted to read the end of it.
Daniel has Savant Syndrome, an extremely rare form of Asperger's syndrome, which is high functioning autism. I saw a programme about him and that’s how my curiosity came about. He recited Pi to 22,514 decimal points! The book tells you all about both the making of the programme and how he came to recite Pi.
The book is autobiographical giving an insight into Daniel’s thought processing and also into his upbringing and the path that led him to where he is today. Is also full of interesting facts like why ladybirds have the colours they do.
It’s written in a simple and accessible way even though it gets ‘technical’ at times like when how Prime numbers work is explained. Other more complex mathematical and scientific facts are also detailed. For people into numbers (and reading), languages and the brain this book is a MUST. It will make you cry and laugh. There are also a few personal revelations.
One of the things that came across in this book is the acceptance of difference. What difference it makes. Other things are the importance to constantly thrive to improve, challenge oneself and the importance of helping others.
Daniel is obviously very gifted even if you do realise by reading, his frustration at certain limitations…
I could go on and on. I really enjoyed reading this book. I won’t though. Hopefully you’ll read it yourself and come back to let me know your opinion.
You can get an autographed copy if you wish at
http://www.optimnem.co.uk/auto-book.php
Daniel has Savant Syndrome, an extremely rare form of Asperger's syndrome, which is high functioning autism. I saw a programme about him and that’s how my curiosity came about. He recited Pi to 22,514 decimal points! The book tells you all about both the making of the programme and how he came to recite Pi.
The book is autobiographical giving an insight into Daniel’s thought processing and also into his upbringing and the path that led him to where he is today. Is also full of interesting facts like why ladybirds have the colours they do.
It’s written in a simple and accessible way even though it gets ‘technical’ at times like when how Prime numbers work is explained. Other more complex mathematical and scientific facts are also detailed. For people into numbers (and reading), languages and the brain this book is a MUST. It will make you cry and laugh. There are also a few personal revelations.
One of the things that came across in this book is the acceptance of difference. What difference it makes. Other things are the importance to constantly thrive to improve, challenge oneself and the importance of helping others.
Daniel is obviously very gifted even if you do realise by reading, his frustration at certain limitations…
I could go on and on. I really enjoyed reading this book. I won’t though. Hopefully you’ll read it yourself and come back to let me know your opinion.
You can get an autographed copy if you wish at
http://www.optimnem.co.uk/auto-book.php
posted by London Alive at 10:47 AM
2 Comments:
It is one thing to accept difference, quite another to refuse oneself from the absolute and become obsolete.
By the way, your blog is awesome ;-)
Quite profound Rehan. I came across your blog through Daniel's before. This is an interesting way to make new connections.
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