Born on a Blue Day by Daniel Tammet (2007, Hardcover)

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I bought this book because I have an autistic son, and I wanted to have some clues as to what may be going on in his mind. I was struck by how well-functioning Daniel is. Parts of the book could stand some editing, and it is slow reading at times, but you cannot read it without developing a deep appreciation of the author. It sets a bar for what is possible; and for that alone, it is well worth the price.

Daniel has a compulsive need for order and routine.

He has many problems about counting the number of clothes he is wearing or measuring the amount of cereal he eatsts. But with all his issues his humanity shines forth in this touching book.

Born on a Blue Day is a great book for anyone interested in autism and savants. The author is very sincere and clearly expresses the way he saw things from child through adulthood. I love studying about how the mind works and the different ways of viewing and thinking. I will probably purchase Daniel Tammet's second book.

I bought this book after listening to Daniel's interview on NPR. This book is inspiring! It reads so well; you won't want to put it down. I was touched by his story, impressed by the unconditional love shown by his parents and siblings, and I'm in awe of his humility. You will not regret reading this book. I have a much better understanding of one aspect of ASD. I wish Daniel and his partner continued fulfillment and happiness!!

Very insightful, a must for anyone that has a family member with autism or for anyone that works with someone with autism. Helps you understand what a person with autism is thinking and feeling. Great book!

I checked the audio book out of the library on a whim, because I had a long distance to drive and couldn't find any other books I wanted. I was mesmerized! This book takes you into the mind of an autistic savant through his own eyes. He tells the reader how he sees numbers and letters, why he doesn't understand "our world" sometimes, explains how he memorizes pi to hundreds (thousands?) of places, and makes it very understandable just how different the world of the autistic is from our own. I highly recommend this book to anyone who teaches, because even though it is written by an autistic person and about the autistic world, it will help you understand how each student is different. I found myself making comparisons to many of the students I have worked with throughout my career, and things I had never understood about some of their idiosyncrasies became clear to me for the first time. I have purchased the printed version of Born on a Blue Day for my personal library and I am listening to the audio book once again. This book will really open up your eyes to the differences in learning styles and in people in general.

Throughout Daniels account of his lonely childhood and awkward teenage years one gets a sense of the huge difficulties he had to overcome in order to function on his own in the big world. It is truly astonishing that he not only overcame them, he shines brightly as a new penny with his amazing mathematical and linguistic abilities. Daniel himself states~"It is strange that the things that separated me from my peers and brought me ridicule, are the very same talents that inspire others today." A must read for anyone needing insight into Autism. 5 stars!*****

I thought this was an interesting book. I wanted to learn more about how the mind of a savant works and this was a fascinating account. I would recommend it!

good print and easy to read font size. Sturdy book and pages eassy to flip. Cover easy to take off of the book. Great describtion of Daniel's life and battle to have normal live. However, it is a little bit too short for me.

Simply put, this is a book that introduces (successfully) any reader in the autistic/Asperger's syndrom world. Amazing writing, and very enlightening.

An Excellent account of an extraordinary person..& his quest to explain his autism to the outside world.

A fascinating introduction to a specialized form of autism. If you don't know anything about the savant aspect (which I didn't) it is a very good read. The author is not a polished writer; the book is pretty basic, but the narrative moves along without boring the reader. The book is a real eye-opener. Highly recommended.

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When someone close to you gets the diagnosis of autism or one of the many names that fall under it, ie.... autism, PDD-NOS, Aspbergers , one wants to read as much as you can to try to understand everything and anything.

While this autistic man is different from the majority of autistics, it does help one to "see" what they "see". This was my first book about autism to read and it won't be my last. Each is unique and we ALL can learn so much from them.

The book can be hard to understand at times, namely the mathmatical terms and problems he talks about. Even if you can't understand what he is saying, it is AMAZING that he can do what he does. Has learned what he has, and lives his life to the fullest. That is my dream for all in the autistic spectrum.

Enjoy it, I did!

Bought this book after reading a synopsis in "The Week". I found this fascinating, to get a glimpse into the mind of an extraordinary savant, one who is articulate enough to explain the intracacies of his mind as well as his autistic behavior. I really couldn't put it down. Since then, I have seen video clips of Daniel online and just really find him very interesting.

I had recently listened to this book on tape, having borrowed it from the library. I did this on the recommendation of a friend, who knows that I have a nonverbal autistic daughter. I was thoroughly intrigued by Daniel's narrative, and saw many areas that seemed to match my daughter's behaviors. I knew I had to have a hard copy of the book to make notes, and to share the book with teachers. Currently one of her teachers is reading the book, and her speech therapist just finished it.

I learned much from this book about the whys of some of my daughter's behaviors, and why numbers, calendars, shapes and colors seem to hold such a fascination for her. I'm more aware of her moods and how they may be linked to some of those things.

I'm very grateful for Daniel and his ability to express his emotions (or lack thereof), and the reasons for his compulsory behavior. I'm also grateful to know that he has been able to go so far in life, perhaps not only in spite of, but also because of his differences. I was also impressed that he has been able to accomplish so much because of the support system that he has in place.