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Daniel sees numbers as shapes, colors and textures and can perform extraordinary maths in his head.  He can also learn to speak a language fluently from scratch in a week.  He has Savant Syndrome, an extremely rare form of Asperger’s that gives him almost unimaginable mental powers, much like the Rain Man portrayed by Dustin Hoffman.  But he is virtually unique amongst people who have severe autistic disorders in being able to live a fully independent life.”

I bought this book because I thought this was the guy somebody mentioned who was able to learn Icelandic in a week, and the first few pages read well.  Finished reading this short book on key topics/events concerning his life to date.  Easy enjoyable reading.   

Dustin Hoffman’s character is actually inspired by another savant Kim Peek.  Daniel Tammet actually got to meet him and writes about it in this book. 

I don’t know why I haven’t seen Rain Man even though I’ve heard so much about it.  I should go get the DVD.