The Real Rain Man: Kim Peek [Paperback]

Fran Peek (Author)

Product Details

• Paperback: 137 pages
• Publisher: Harkness Publishing Consultants; 2nd Edition edition (March 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0965116301
• ISBN-13: 978-0965116305
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.2 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #190,315 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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16 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Recommended for all, January 15, 2000

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Marcie Gale - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Real Rain Man: Kim Peek (Paperback)

I just finished my copy of The Real Rainman, which happens to be a gift from Fran and Kim Peek, the authors. One of Kim's diagnoses is Agenesis of the Corpus Callosum (ACC), which my toddler also has been diagnosed with. I was inspired by reading about all of Kim's abilities and his thoughts. I feel that ANYONE will feel uplifted instantly after reading this book.

13 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars It made me feel good about being different, January 25, 1999

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[e-mail] (Provo, UT) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Real Rain Man: Kim Peek (Paperback)

Kim Peek is such a gift to us all. His inspiration to lift and make the most of yourself is fantastic. I not only read the book, I have met him and his father. What a great service they provide to the world. If you want to feel good about being different this is the book for you. He says things that others are afraid to say or are embarrassed to admit. He is candid and forthright. We could all learn from him. I recommend reading this book for a book group. It is uplifting and energizing.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Simply Unbelievable, May 3, 2006

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Notnadia (Currently upstairs.) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Real Rain Man: Kim Peek (Paperback)

Kim Peek was, of course, the real life inspiration for the character Dustin Hoffman played in the 1988 movie Rainman, but in reality, I found Kim's abilities to exceed those of the Hollywood construct he inspired. This man is truly extraordinary. Not only is he the closest thing to a human encyclopedia that we know of, but going beyond his feats of memory, Kim's story is one of triumph, survival, and inspiration. Diagnosed as mentally retarded, given slim odds of ever reaching adulthood, Kim Peek not only beat the limitations of his condition, but met the challenges asked of him and grew in time to be someone who found pleasure in demonstrating his awesome talents in front of audiences and scientific panels. This book amazed me, made me happy, and left me humbled and awe-struck. It's a story everyone should be able to appreciate.