The Life and Message of the Real Rain Man
Author | : Francis Peek |
Publisher | : National Professional Resources Inc./Dude Publishing |
Total Pages | : 182 |
Release | : 2007 |
ISBN-10 | : 1934032174 |
ISBN-13 | : 9781934032176 |
Rating | : 4/5 (176 Downloads) |
Download or read book The Life and Message of the Real Rain Man written by Francis Peek and published by National Professional Resources Inc./Dude Publishing. This book was released on 2007 with total page 182 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a heart-warming, awe-inspiring story of Kim Peek, the mega-savant who was the inspiration for the movie, Rain Man, and his father, Fran, who is an unparalleled role model for every parent. Learn about Kim's unique brain structure, reclusive early childhood, remarkable transformation, prodigious-savant memory abilities in 15 subject areas, and vast impact on the education adult disability community, "golden rule" message, and symbiotic relationship with his father. This book will help you better understand the wonder of Kim and his amazing abilities as a "prodigious intellectual memory savant: who has read and memorized over 12,000 books! It will also indelibly imprint on your mind and heart the power of unconditional parental love.