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Liked It “I really enjoyed the book. The book goes in-depth with examples trying to explain how the mind works. There is good information here and for the most part keeps you attached to the book. I certainly expanded my world view of Autism and Savants. I got lost in the last few chapters but the book...” see full review » see other reviews » |
Didn’t Like It “Though I like a bit of popular science and neurology/psychology, and have read books about Aspergers (and the like) in the past, this was a bit light and told me nothing new. As adequately written as it was, there was little to stand this book above others on the same subject.” see full review » see other reviews » |
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“An impulse purchase because I needed a book and it was a compelling title in the budget bin. I was deeply intrigued at the beginning, and though an interesting read, it didn't quite live up to expectations set at the start. That's not a minus, however, and if you enjoyed "Innumeracy and its Consequences", this will hold your attention.
Vance S wrote this review 11 days ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
Tammet is an "autistic savant" and the true merit of the work is to paint these folks with true humanity (possibly the strongest attribute). However, I was hoping he would delve into tactics to mold the brain towards heightened creativity and/or computational/language ability, which was suggested at the beginning. Although it did not, I was struck by the strides that have been made in understanding brain function.”“Though I like a bit of popular science and neurology/psychology, and have read books about Aspergers (and the like) in the past, this was a bit light and told me nothing new. As adequately written as it was, there was little to stand this book above others on the same subject.”
Monkey Davies wrote this review Tuesday, July 31, 2012. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“It's kind of interesting to get an idea of how someone with autism thinks about the science that studies autism, but not interesting enough for me to finish this book.”
Vickey wrote this review Sunday, December 25, 2011. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“I really enjoyed the book. The book goes in-depth with examples trying to explain how the mind works. There is good information here and for the most part keeps you attached to the book. I certainly expanded my world view of Autism and Savants. I got lost in the last few chapters but the book ends well with what next for understanding how our brains work. Nice read.”
Rags wrote this review Saturday, April 3, 2010. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
0 of 1 members found this review helpful“p. 210 ad attack”
Ann Lee wrote this review Saturday, February 27, 2010. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Incredible story of how one overcomes and exceeds beyond the expectations laid upon him. ”
KC S wrote this review Monday, November 16, 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
0 of 1 members found this review helpful“Not even close to as good as the first. He began to disappoint in this book.”
Elizabeth wrote this review Friday, October 23, 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“Hoped to read about unique personal story or unusual discoveries book author has made because of his rare talent. Instead it's a compilation of author's knowledge about savants, psychology, some examples - nothing you can't find in other books. Not very interesting.”
Rafal G wrote this review Thursday, October 15, 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“An interesting read for those interested in autism, high-functioning savants and the incredible potential of the human brain. Science-freaks will love this book too, as it is an excellent - yet popular and rather coloured - survey of a selection of the most intruiging aspects og mathematics, neuropsychology, physics, biology, anecdotal history og science and even some art.”
Parsimon wrote this review Friday, July 24, 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“This book is about savants who have supernatural skills. After you read this book you will know how savants mind works; such as competing large numbers more sophisticated than calculators can do( you can say "human calculator"),or drawing a whole city with every details after just one look, or playing every music after just one listening. so on. ”
Munkh K wrote this review Friday, July 10, 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
