Born on a Blue Day

Born on a Blue Day
By Daniel Tammet
9781416535072 226p

Interesting- he didn't like to be touched as a child, but couldn't understand why it was uncomfortable for others if he touched them. Speaks to his statement about not having empathy, he can't fathom what other people may be feeling, and I guess that holds true even if it's the same thing he's feeling. Don't really understand the family situation: both his parents stayed home, neither worked, and they had 9 kids on public assistance? His father had a job when he was born, but then by the time the 5th child was born, both parents stayed home. That's horrible.

Ok, the book. Well written, very interesting glimpse into both his mind and his life. I hope the scientists are learning something useful from him for other autistic people and maybe even for the rest of humankind.
8/10