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Inspired by his hit Channel 4 series, Mark [Dolan] sets off around the world discovering what it's really like to be totally unique. He immerses himself in the lives of child geniuses, toweringly tall women, tiny men, plastic surgery casualties and along the way, the oldest living person
What defines the human experience when one exists at the extreme margins of physical or intellectual norms? Mark Dolan, a television presenter known for his observational humor, utilizes his background in media to investigate the lives of individuals who possess extraordinary physical traits or unique cognitive abilities. By embedding himself within these disparate communities, he seeks to bridge the gap between the observer and the subject, documenting the daily realities of those who are often viewed as spectacles by the general public.
What You Will Find
The text functions as a lighthearted, observational travelogue that prioritizes personal interaction over clinical analysis. It offers an accessible, if superficial, look at human diversity through the lens of a television personality's curiosity.
Page Count:
285
Publication Date:
2010-01-01
Publisher:
HarperCollins Publishers Limited
ISBN-10:
0007364873
ISBN-13:
9780007364879
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