by Oliver Sacks
First published 2011
When renowned neurologist Oliver Sacks encounters patients with extraordinary perceptual abilities and brain disorders, he uncovers the astonishing adaptability of the human mind. From a man who sees the world in vibrant splashes of color to another who loses the ability to recognize faces, Sacks illuminates the brain's remarkable capacity to compensate for its deficits. With empathy and scientific rigor, he reveals the profound insights these cases hold about the nature of consciousness, perception, and the human experience.
Genres: biography, neuroscience, medical, non-fiction
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: case-studies, informative
272 pages · Paperback · Picador USA