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4.0 out of 5 starsA useful addition to the collection of memoirs by acquired savants
Bytreekilleron January 12, 2017
Struck by Genius is a useful addition to the growing collection of memoirs written by acquired savants-- and I think is primarily of interest to those who have a particular interest in this topic. Some reviewers complain about the inclusion of detailed mathematical discussion of Jason Padgett's drawings. However, other reviewers wish there were actually more math, and lament the many pages devoted to descriptions of Jason's personal challenges in dealing with his accident and its consequences. Others (and I count myself in this camp) are put off by the persistent self-congratulatory remarks throughout the book, and I find myself wondering how these survived the influence of a co-writer, agent, and editor. Nevertheless, what the majority of readers seem to agree upon, is that the brain is an exquisitely complex and mysterious organ, and that Jason Padgett's account of his experience leads us to contemplate the remarkable possibilities as we progress in unlocking the brain's secrets.
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3.0 out of 5 starsDisappointing
ByBook Loveron May 18, 2014
I love books about the workings of the human mind, and the true story of a party boy who becomes a mathematical genius after surviving a mugging seemed like it was right up my alley. Unfortunately his newly-discovered genius did not extend to writing, and even with a co-author, the writing was labored and repetitive. What would have been a fascinating article in the New Yorker was a dull slog through the self-absorbed ramblings of a Rain Man wanna-be. Do yourself a favor and skip this in favor of Born On A Blue Day: Inside the Extraordinary Mind of an Autistic Savant by Daniel Tammet, a much more interesting memoir on a similar subject.
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Bybunny fufuon May 2, 2018
suffered a BT brain trauma. explained alot
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ByNereda Ruth Lermondon March 21, 2018
Loved this story about the amazing outcome from a mugging. They don't usually have a happy ending.
ByJacobon October 12, 2017
Interesting story about an accidental savant. If you are fascinated by the mind and math, this book will interest you. If you are fascinated by the struggle to find meaning in the midst of change and hurt, this book will interest you.
ByRilefoson August 29, 2017
Jason Padgett has an amazing story, which isn't over yet. I think we will yet hear additional new and amazing insights from the unusual way his brain functions.
ByLauraon August 10, 2017
Memoir of an average Joe who gets hit over the head and wakes up a mathematical savant. Apparently, he is the only one in the world this has ever happened to. His story is fascinating as long as he doesn't get too "mathy" and technical because then he loses me.
Bysatchi ron May 30, 2017
The author was a speaker at the Pro-Mega Consciousness Conference in Madison 5/17 and I was astonished by this story, by his drawings and weeping by the end at how much we truly don't know about human capacities. The book goes much more deeply into the journey and research out there with persons exhibiting Acquired Savant Syndrome and Synesthesia, triggered by Traumatic Brain Injury. Very readable as a good story and useful as a map to help others struggling to find meaning from pain and trauma.
ByRobin Russellon May 28, 2017
This guy tells a compelling story.
He is very interesting to talk to in person.
Very, very interesting book.
RRussell
He is very interesting to talk to in person.
Very, very interesting book.
RRussell
ByC. Lawsonon May 15, 2017
Learning about savants was extremely interesting. The story was both informative and stimulating.
ByAndy Bon February 4, 2017
It's an interesting read and I am glad it was from his perspective. As a physicist it is more understandable than the average person...but I think he relays his story well for an average person to relate. There are many lessons in his story for someone to learn if they pay attention. Overall "good" came from a tragedy.
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