Summary of Born On A Blue Day

Born on a Blue Day is a memoir by Daniel Tammet, an English author, linguist and autistic savant. The book chronicles his life from his youth to adulthood, beginning with his family's realization of his unusual nature as a child. Tammet goes on to discuss his experiences with language and memory, his successful professional career, and his life learnings as a savant. The book further explores the complexity of his autism and savant syndrome, depicting the challenges as well as the rewards associated with them. It is an engaging story of overcoming obstacles to reach personal success, highlighting Tammet’s intelligence and wit.