Description
In these four lyrical essays, a renowned neurologist and writer reflects on aging, illness, memory, creativity, and the approach of death. Written during the final years of his life, the collection transforms personal reckoning into a generous meditation on the experiences, relationships, and opportunities that make a life meaningful. With characteristic curiosity, candor, and eloquence, it confronts mortality without surrendering wonder, offering a moving testament to gratitude and the enduring value of being alive.
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hardcover
Picador
Published Jul 4, 2001
63 pages
ISBN: 9781509822805
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Details
First Published
2001
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for Gratitude by Oliver Sacks.
Death/Grief
Serious Illness