Daniel Tammet Livres

Roman témoignage. Roman psychologique (intime).

Chacun peut dépasser ses limites et améliorer ses capacités de mémoire, selon Daniel Tammet. Il fait partie des rares savants dotés de capacités intellectuelles exceptionnelles, mais contrairement à d'autres, il peut communiquer avec son environnement et décrire ses processus de pensée. Les scientifiques estiment que ces compétences particulières sommeillent en chacun de nous et qu'il suffit de les activer. Tammet encourage l'utilisation des méthodes d'apprentissage non conventionnelles d'un autiste. Qui sait, peut-être serons-nous bientôt capables, comme lui, de réciter le nombre Pi jusqu'à la 22 514e décimale ou d'apprendre la langue d'un pays une semaine avant d'y partir en vacances.

Les mathématiques sont une science, certes, mais une science de l'imagination qui nous permet de répondre aux questions universelles que pose la littérature : le temps, la vie, la mort, l'amour... Auteur reconnu et cerveau d'exception, Daniel Tammet a le don de raconter les mathématiques, de les rendre concrètes et vivantes, à travers sa propre vie, notre quotidien, la poésie ou la grande Histoire. «Toujours enrichissant, toujours divertissant, Daniel Tammet a beaucoup de respect pour le mystère et l'univers des nombres» J.M Coetzee (Prix Nobel de littérature 2003) «Il y a du Rimbaud chez Daniel Tammet» Le Monde.

From the New York Times–bestselling author of Born on a Blue Day and Thinking in Numbers, this poignant, perspective-altering book celebrates the power and beauty of the neurodivergent mind, as told through the true stories of nine contemporary men and women on the autism spectrum.“Tammet’s exquisite portraits remind us that the variety of brains is every bit as essential as any other form of diversity.”—Andrew Solomon, author of Far from the TreeExploding the tired stereotypes of autism, Daniel Tammet—acclaimed author and an autistic savant himself—draws out the inner worlds of nine extraordinary, neurodivergent lives from around the globe. A nonverbal man from Boston explores body language, gesture by eloquent gesture, in his mother’s yoga classes. A Japanese researcher in psychology sets out to measure loneliness while drawing on her own experience of autism. From a Fields Medal–winning mathematician to a homicide detective, a pioneering surgeon to a bestselling novelist, each is remarkable in their field, and each is changing how the world sees those on the spectrum.Telling stories as richly diverse as the spectrum itself, this perspective-altering, life-affirming work of narrative nonfiction celebrates the power and beauty of the neurodivergent mind—and the daring freedom with which these individuals have built their lives.#1 Bestseller in Autism

Praise for BORN ON A BLUE DAY: 'A memoir of outstanding lucidity and charm' The Sunday Times

Savant syndrome is a rare condition where individuals with developmental disorders, including autism spectrum disorders, exhibit extraordinary abilities or expertise—referred to as "islands of genius"—that contrast with their overall limitations. In this compelling exploration, Dr. Darold Treffert delves into this remarkable condition and presents new discoveries that provoke thought about the hidden potential within us all. He examines genetic memory, where individuals "know" things they never learned, and sudden genius or "acquired savantism," where neuro-typical individuals unexpectedly develop savant-like abilities after a head injury or stroke. These phenomena suggest a reservoir of untapped potential—an inner savant capacity—within everyone. Dr. Treffert discusses how savant skills can be nurtured and their benefits, especially for those on the autism spectrum. A central color section showcases extraordinary artwork by some savants mentioned in the text. This work will captivate anyone curious about the workings of a savant's mind, as well as clinicians, parents, teachers, and therapists involved with individuals who have savant syndrome.