Born On a Blue Day

 Shirley J.    Adult Non-Fiction              Autistism,  Savant

Born On a Blue Day: Inside the Extraordinary Mind of an Autistic Savant by Daniel Tammet

226 pages

Wow!  Daniel Tammet explains his thought processes in such a down to earth way that it is an intense and deeply personal visit inside the thought processes of an amazing mind.   Daniel explains that he sees things in his mental pictures as colors and numbers and he proceeds to break down just how that occurs.  It is an amazing story and he discusses his relationships with his family growing up, his school day and his life and work up to this day.   He is able to learn any language fluently within a week and how he does iit will astound you.   Things that are so far away from . most of us to grasp, Daniel is able to comprehend with ease, yet, simple concepts and behaviors are harder for him  to make sense of without really applying himself such as social behaviors, reactions and interactions that most people don't give a second thought to are ridiculously difficult for him and require much effort on his part.     A fascinating look into a beautiful mind.  He discovered his preference for men and after some dating over the years he is currently in a long term relationship with his partner who gives him the space he needs when he requires it and the affection and comfort of a supportive lover.  Daniel travels the world speaking on autism, being a savant and demonstrating his unique linguistic and mathematical abilities.  He is also a speaker in the TED Talk series.