I found it very inspiring to see how people were able to get things done despite having serious challenges in their lives. The general lesson is: don't wait for inspiration, just put in the work every day, even if it's just a few hours.
Essential reading. Autistic people will shape the 21st century, and this book tells a history.
Worth reading, but Luria didn't distinguish between synesthesia and trained memory techniques, so his descriptions are easily misinterpreted.
Essential reading for anyone who wants a look into to the history of memory techniques in European cultures.