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The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat

by Oliver Sacks

NeuropsychPopular Science

Why It's Here

Compassionate tales revealing the mysteries of the human brain.

Summary

Oliver Sacks recounts stories of patients with neurological disorders from amnesia to Tourette's. Called 'the poet laureate of medicine' by The New York Times, Sacks reveals the resilience of the human spirit.

Book Details

Pages
256
Published
1985
Reading Level
Beginner Friendly
Style
Story-Driven
Author Type
Practitioner