by Daniel Tammet
Imagine being able to recite from memory 22,514 digits of pi without error. Daniel Tammet did just that, breaking the European record in 2004. As an autistic savant, Daniel is able to learn new languages in a matter of days and compute complicated math problems in his head.
Born on a Blue Day is a memoir written by Tammet, an autistic savant with Asberger's syndrome. The book chronicles his experiences from early childhood to young adulthood, giving the reader insights into what life is like for people who are on the autistic spectrum. While Daniel is at the high end of that spectrum and functions at a fairly high level, many of his challenges are common to all people with autism.
Anyone wanting to learn about autism will find this book an interesting read.
Barb Drummond - Circulation
