Some Kind of Genius: The Extraordinary Journey of Musical Savant Tony Deblois

by Antonia Felix and Janice Deblois

Book Overview

For everyone whose heart was touched by the movie Rain Man , here is the inspiring true story of an exceptional autistic savant whose musical gifts thrill audiences the world over. Ever since he was... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1594862737
• ISBN13: 9781594862731
• Release Date: October 2005
• Publisher: Rodale Books
• Length: 242 Pages
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 5.7" x 8.7"

Customer Reviews

Incredible... If you don't buy... something's wrong...

this is an incredible story, and when I interviewed tony and his mother, janice, one of the two authors to this book, they were both extremely nice and are very patient. I really appreciate everything they do.

Fascinating young man and his story

I became aware of this extraordinary young man through a chance meeting with Bo Winiker in Boston while attending the Chris Botti and Friends: Live In Boston PBS taping. Bo sent me Tony's cd and I immediately ordered this book. This talented pianist has defied all odds and, through the persistence of his mother and mentors like Mr. Winiker, graduated from the prestigious Berklee School of Music and has performed all around the world. Here is a fascinating look at savant syndrome and a story well worth reading. Make sure you check out the cd Some Kind Of Genius also.

Amazing story about this gifted young man

The book not only takes you on the journey of Mr. DeBlois's life and accomplishments, it explains the complexities of his "disabilities" along the way. I had the pleasure of meeting the family and I heard Tony's one-man concert. Too bad it wasn't longer. I would've stayed because it was riveting, beautiful and the man performs from the deepest corners of his heart. I recommend the book to parents of autistic or asperger's syndrome children, even if they are not musical, artistic or a math genius. Ms. DeBlois two sons, both born with these similar disabilities, were raised to bypass all the obstacles and develop the gifts with which they were blessed.

Amazing Story

This is an amazing story about a highly talented man, Tony Deblois. To fully understand his talent and the reality of his achievments, buy his CD from www.cdfreedom/com or contact his mother in Boston.