The Real Rain Man: Kim Peek
by Fran Peek
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Author: Fran PeekEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 1997-03
ISBN: 0965116301
Number of pages: 137
Publisher: Harkness Publishing Consultants
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Book Review: Simply Unbelievable
Summary: 5 Stars
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.
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