Chapter Eleven, Meeting Kim Peek Summary and Analysis

Daniel is surrounded by a media frenzy following his triumphant recitation of pi. He is approached by a British TV station about filming a documentary of his story. In order to film the program, Daniel will have to fly to America and be apart from Neil and all his usual routines. While the prospect of a disrupted life does not excite Daniel, the extraordinary opportunity thrills him and he accepts the offer.

Daniel's tour of America includes a stop in San Diego, where he meets Dr. Ramachandran, one of the scientists Daniel has repeatedly noted throughout the book. The professor and his team of scientists are fascinated by Daniel's ability to associate numbers with pictures. Daniel spends two days talking with the researchers before continuing his journey to Las Vegas. At a small...