an insight and feel like can relate to some things

I listened to the audio book version of this work while driving to and from a dog show. It was pretty fascinating stuff, especially as we have recently had some experiences with autistic patrons at the library where I work. I would recommend the book to everyone in order to gain a better understanding of how an autistic person's mind works or doesn't work, as the case may be. ( )

2 The book was somewhat effective for the Teen Problem Book project.
3 The book was fine; not good, not bad.
The book is not very exciting because it is a biography. He just talks about his thoughts mostly. ( )

A most interesting read. Daniel is very up front about his disabilities as well as his capabilities. We are very fortunate that he can overcome his limitations to give us a very good insight into what he faces on a day to day basis. In our book group much was made about the flat tone of the book, but in reality that is a reflection of his personality and his condition. Many thanks for sharing, Daniel. ( )

Daniel Tammet, an autistic savant with Asperger’s syndrome and synesthesia, shares his own fascinating story of a living with an extraordinary mind. He relates a childhood marked by isolation and anxiety, and the many coping strategies he developed so that he could live independently as an adult. Tammet also describes his realization that he is homosexual, and the support he receives from his partner. Written for an adult audience, this memoir is appropriate for a high school library.