by Oliver Sacks
First published 2004
Oliver Sacks recounts the baffling, bizarre cases of his patients lost in a world of neurological dysfunction. A man who mistakes his wife for a hat, a woman who can no longer recognize common objects, a man whose limbs have become alien - these are the incredible stories Sacks illuminates with compassion and insight. Through these extraordinary tales, we see the astounding adaptability of the human brain and the indomitable spirit of those who face such incredible adversity.
Genres: psychology, medical, non-fiction, biography-memoir
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: case-studies, extraordinary-tales
256 pages · Paperback · Pan Books Ltd