Daniel Tammet - Kék napon születtem

Born on a Blue Day is a memoir by Daniel Tammet, who lives with autism spectrum disorder and nevertheless lives independently. The book offers an intimate look at his daily routines, which are shaped by precise habits, such as eating exactly 45 grams of porridge for breakfast and counting his clothes before leaving home. When he feels stressed, he counts to calm himself down.

The focus is on his extraordinary abilities. He performs complex mathematical calculations in his head and sees numbers as shapes and colours. He speaks nine foreign languages and has even created a language of his own, complete with grammar and vocabulary.

First published in 2018 by Európa Könyvkiadó, the book gives readers a view into the mind of one of today's most unusual thinkers and conveys what it is like to live such an extraordinary life. It also reflects on the remarkable potential of the human brain and the value of different ways of thinking.