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1. 1. Nine Minds

   

   "Nine Minds" by Daniel Tammet offers a captivating exploration into the lives of nine neurodivergent individuals from various corners of the world. Each person, from a Japanese psychologist to a Hollywood actor, shares their unique experiences and achievements, challenging common perceptions of autism. Through their stories, the book highlights the diverse talents and perspectives of those on the spectrum, celebrating their contributions to fields like mathematics, literature, and medicine. Tammet, drawing from his own experiences, crafts a narrative that underscores the beauty and complexity of the neurodivergent mind.

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2. 2. Every Word Is A Bird We Teach To Sing

   Encounters with Impossible Languages

   

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3. 3. Embracing The Wide Sky

   A Tour Across the Horizons of the Mind

   

   A blend of memoir and popular science that follows a man with extraordinary numerical and linguistic abilities as he recounts his childhood, describes how his mind perceives numbers, words and colors, and explains the neuroscience and psychology behind those experiences; along the way he reflects on learning languages, the diversity of human cognition, and the social challenges and insights of being neurologically different, offering both personal anecdotes and accessible explanations to argue for greater empathy and curiosity about how other minds work.

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