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The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat and Other Clinical Tales

by Oliver Sacks
RM51.60 MYR
The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat and Other Clinical Tales - Thryft
The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat and Other Clinical Tales - Thryft

Neurological disorders unravelled in extraordinary tales.

This book offers fascinating insights into the human brain and the conditions that can so drastically alter one's perception of the world. Oliver Sacks writes with deep humanity and compassion, creating vivid portraits of the lives of those struggling with neurological disorders. At times tragic, at times awe-inspiring, The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat is a must-read for anyone interested in the mysteries of the brain and the human experience.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat and Other Clinical Tales

by Oliver Sacks
RM51.60 MYR
ISBN: 9780684853949
Authors: Oliver Sacks
Publisher: Pocket Books
Date of Publication: 2023-09-01
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Creative Nonfiction, Science
Related Topics: Essays, Health, Medicine, Mental Health, Psychology, Medical, Neuroscience
Goodreads rating: 4.06
(rated by 219111 readers)

Description

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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Neurological disorders unravelled in extraordinary tales.

This book offers fascinating insights into the human brain and the conditions that can so drastically alter one's perception of the world. Oliver Sacks writes with deep humanity and compassion, creating vivid portraits of the lives of those struggling with neurological disorders. At times tragic, at times awe-inspiring, The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat is a must-read for anyone interested in the mysteries of the brain and the human experience.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.