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

by Oliver Sacks

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Oliver Sacks, a neurologist with a profound gift for storytelling, invites readers into the fascinating world of his patients' minds. Through a collection of compelling case studies, he explores the extraordinary ways the brain can be altered by injury, illness, or congenital conditions. These "clinical tales" reveal not only the mysteries of neurology but also the resilience and adaptability of the human spirit, challenging our understanding of identity, perception, and what it means to be human.

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Simon and Schuster

Published Apr 29, 1998

228 pages

ISBN: 9780684853956

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First Published

1984

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eng

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