Unique Mind-bending exploration of human consciousness and perception.
If you're fascinated by the intricacies of the human mind and the mysteries of neurological disorders, "The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat" is a must-read. Oliver Sacks takes you on a journey through captivating case studies, where patients grapple with losing their memories, recognizing familiar faces, and even finding solace in artistic and mathematical talents. This book offers deep insights into the resilience of the human spirit as it battles against unimaginable challenges. Prepare to have your mind expanded and your empathy awakened.
ISBN: 9780330523622
Authors:
Oliver Sacks
Publisher: Picador
Date of Publication: 2011-01-01
Format: Paperback
Goodreads rating: 4.06
(rated by 219089 readers)
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In his most extraordinary book, Oliver Sacks recounts the stories of patients lost in the bizarre, apparently inescapable world of neurological disorders. These are case studies of people who have lost their memories and with them the greater part of their pasts; who are no longer able to recognize people or common objects; whose limbs have become alien; who are afflicted and yet are gifted with uncanny artistic or mathematical talents. In Dr Sacks' splendid and sympathetic telling, each tale is a unique and deeply human study of life struggling against incredible adversity.
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